Sheila Riggan

Dishwashers can save water — if used wisely. I will only run the dishwasher when it’s full and skip the pre-rinse to reduce water and energy use. If I don't have a dishwasher, I will turn off the tap as often as possible while washing dishes.

Good sleep is essential for a healthy body and mind. I will prioritize getting 30 minutes of quality sleep each night and develop a bedtime routine that supports rest and relaxation.

Donate or volunteer on Emerson E-Waste Day

Join The Trail Conservancy and The Rowing Dock in the Earth Day Jubilee by volunteering to cleanup the land and water of Lady Bird Lake

Come join the Emerson Austin Green team as we partner with Keep Austin Beautiful and the TreeFolks Young Professional group to clean up Yett Creek. Meet us at 9:00am, Saturday April 12th at Yett Creek Park in Austin. Sign up and see more details here: https://keepaustinbeautiful.givepulse.com/event/578405-Yett%2BCreek%2BNeighborhood%2BPark-Keep%2BAustin%2BBeautiful%2BDay?pkey=934ac13daba79401fce35572b7bbb19a

Tues., Apr. 8th, 5 - 8 pm: Join other members of the Green Team at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center (4801 La Crosse Ave) to enjoy time outside. Wildflowers will be in bloom and you may be able to spot the Wildflower Center's resident Great Horned Owl! Family and friends welcome, admission required - reserve a spot in advance at https://lbjwc.ticketapp.org/portal/product/43?

We have adopted Hester’s Crossing between I-35 and CR-172. With adopting this road, we will be cleaning it up once every 2 months. We will meet out front of the East Building Lobby at 8:30 and split into groups.

Become a Sustainability Aficionado or invite one of your colleagues to join if you're already tuned into the program. 

Get involved! Join your local Green Team to connect and work on local sustainability initiatives. Or, participate in one of the many Earth Month activities they've organized.

Kick off your meetings with a "Sustainability Moment" to keep environmental awareness top of mind. Even better, develop new "Sustainability Moments" tailored to your specific location and work, making the connection between sustainability and your daily activities even stronger!

Learn about our new Sustainability Pathways initiative and implement 1 action under each of the pillars from the most appropriate persona.

Learn about sustainability by taking two Green Pill modules on Emerson Learn. Choose the topics that appeal to you most!

Studies have shown that when we spend consistent time in nature, our health improves, our creativity increases, and our connection to the planet gets stronger. Each day of the Ecochallenge, I will spend 30 minutes outside, then share my observations, reflections, and learnings on the feed.

Adding fruits and vegetables to our meals nourishes our body and the planet. I will prepare and enjoy 2 servings of a variety of colorful fruits and veggies.

Each of us has a water footprint, directly linked to our daily activities as well as the water required in the production of things we use each day. Understanding our water use is important for a healthy planet. I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste, then share what I learned on the feed.

The impacts of our waste are far reaching. I will create zero waste for an entire day and share my reflections and learnings on the feed.