Alexandra Rus

Greening of EU Benelux

"Everyday better with and for the environment"

POINTS TOTAL

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92 TOTAL

participant impact

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1.0

energy audit

conducted
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5.0

minutes

of additional sleep
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1.0

donation

made
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2.0

more servings

of fruits and vegetables
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1.0

product

replaced with sustainable alternatives
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30

minutes

spent outdoors

Alexandra's actions

Health and Well-Being

Prioritize Getting Enough Sleep

Good sleep is essential for a healthy body and mind. I will prioritize getting 10 minutes of quality sleep each night and develop a bedtime routine that supports rest and relaxation.

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DAILY ACTION

Health and Well-Being

Enjoy the Outdoors for 30 Minutes

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.

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DAILY ACTION

Community and Connection

Join your local Green Team or participate in an Earth Month activity organized by them

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Sustainable Innovation

Take the Green Pill Trainings on Emerson Learn

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

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Health and Well-Being

Enjoy Fruits and Veggies

Adding fruits and vegetables to our meals nourishes our body and the planet. I will prepare and enjoy 1 servings of a variety of colorful fruits and veggies.

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DAILY ACTION

Health and Well-Being

Reduce Refined Sugar

Cutting back on refined sugar can improve energy, mood, and overall health. I will limit my intake of sugary snacks and drinks by reducing refined sugar in meals or snacks each day.

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DAILY ACTION

Health and Well-Being

Declutter and Donate

Decluttering can reduce stress and benefit others. I will declutter my home and donate items I no longer need to support others in my community.

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DAILY ACTION

Health and Well-Being

Replace a Product

Small changes can make a big difference for health and sustainability. Using what I learned from auditing ingredients in the products I use, I will replace 1 toxic or harmful products I use with safer, eco-friendly alternatives.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Community and Connection

Become a Sustainability Aficionado or Invite a Colleague!

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land, Water, and Air

Learn about our new Sustainability Pathways initiative

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

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Land, Water, and Air

Begin a meeting with a “Sustainability Moment”

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!

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Land, Water, and Air

Conduct a Home Energy Audit

Reducing energy use helps protect the air and climate. I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy and reduce pollution.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Health and Well-Being

How did decluttering and donating items make you feel, both emotionally and physically?
Alexandra Rus 4/01/2025 12:40 AM
I have decided to revive old items in my closet and not buy new items. It makes me spark creative ideas on how I can use the old wardrobe in a new way, so if feels both like a challenge and a joy afterwards :)

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- Smaranda Decuseara 4/01/2025 12:55 AM
  
  Plant Parent 🪴
  
  16-DAY STREAK
  Decluttering brought up a mix of emotions for me. I actually started this process years ago, but it’s still a struggle not to give in to all the consumerism—especially when it’s advertised as the norm these days. I felt embarrassed realizing how much I had accumulated, with some items barely used, and shocked at the amount of money I had essentially thrown out the window.
  
  But at the same time, I felt content knowing that these things could now be put to good use and help someone else. I used different decluttering methods, like the KonMari Method, but my main rule was: "Have I worn/needed this in the past 1–2 years?"
  
  Now, my home feels so much more spacious, and I no longer feel suffocated by my own belongings. I still haven’t managed to refrain from buying plants—but hey, that’s the kind of ‘clutter’ I can live with! 🌿😊
  
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- MARICEL QUIPANES 4/01/2025 12:44 AM
  great idea. keep it up!
  
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