Maria Juris Santos
"Through mindful actions and continuous learning, I strive to make a positive impact for the environment, inspiring others to join me in protecting our natural world for future generations."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 371 THIS WEEK
- 1,493 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO12poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO78meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO144milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO144milestraveled by foot
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UP TO736pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO58single-use bagsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO586gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO73minutesspent learning
Maria Juris's actions
Land + Forests
Regenerative Agriculture and Me
Regenerative agriculture focuses on farming and ranching in a way that supports life and restores the soil. I will spend 3 minutes learning about regenerative agriculture and find out if any nearby farms practice regenerative agriculture.
Land + Forests
Zero Waste Day
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.
Freshwater + Oceans
Understand My Water Footprint
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.
Climate + Air
Sustainability Lunch and Learn
Learning in a social setting can inspire connection and change. I will work with a friend or colleague to plan and host a lunch and learn at work, school, in my neighborhood or other location to learn more about an environmental topic important to me. After the lunch and learn, I will share more about it on the feed.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Beauty and Personal Products
Beauty and personal products can create a lot of waste. I will spend 5 minutes learning about the beauty and body products I use to see if they are refillable or recyclable. If not, I will reach out to the manufacturer to advocate for those options.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Plastic in Clothing and Water
Synthetic clothing can contain plastic and shed harmful microplastics into our water. I will use a microplastics catcher in my laundry, or install a microplastics filter for my washing machine.
Freshwater + Oceans
Low Water Gardening
Grass lawns are water-intensive and on average require about 30 percent of a household’s water consumption. Native plants are water-efficient and help maintain the balance and diversity of local ecosystems. I will plant native species with water-efficient plants to conserve water and improve the habitat, then post a photo on the feed to share.
Freshwater + Oceans
Reduce Pollutants in Cleaning
Understanding cleaning product ingredients and their effect on water and biodiversity is helpful to our consumer choices. I will spend 5 minutes learning about how cleaning products affect our water and try making my own cleaning products to reduce pollutants.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Use Reusable Bags
Plastic bags can be mistaken for food by many wild animals and can end up in habitats that harm wildlife. I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Reduce Animal Products
One kilogram of beef and cheese emits 71kg and 24kg of greenhouse gasses, while 1kg of rice, grains, and legumes emits between 2-4kg. Fruits, vegetables, and nuts emit less than 1kg per 1kg. I will reduce my climate impact by enjoying 1 meatless meals and/or 1 vegan meals each day this week.
Climate + Air
Consume only Needs vs Wants
The more stuff we consume, the more greenhouse gasses we put into the atmosphere. I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach this month and only buy things I need.
Climate + Air
Weekly Meal Planning
One third of all food produced worldwide is wasted, and so is the energy it takes to produce and transport that food. I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need and eating what I planned each day.
Climate + Air
Stay on the Ground
Carbon emissions from air travel is harmful to planetary and human health. Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Climate + Air
Use Muscle Power
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.
Freshwater + Oceans
Smart Seafood Choices
We need to support healthy seafood populations. I will spend 10 minutes learning about sustainable seafood choices, commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean, and share what I learned on the feed.
Action Track: Community
Raise Awareness for the Conservation of Freshwater and Oceans
I will spend 5 minutes learning more about the importance of freshwater + ocean conservation, and how I can reduce my water use. I will share what I learn with people in person, on social media, and on the feed.
Action Track: Community
JOIN OR CREATE A GREEN TEAM AT EMERSON
I will continue to contribute to Emerson's environmental sustainability goals beyond April by learning more about the Global Green Teams Network, joining a team near me, or maybe even creating a new team.
Action Track: Community
SIGN UP TO RECEIVE NEWS ON SUSTAINABILITY AT EMERSON
I will sign up to the Sustainability Aficionados distribution list to receive global news on sustainability at Emerson, including world news and Greening OF, BY, and WITH news.
Action Track: Community
TAKE PICTURES AND SHARE ON LINKEDIN
I will take at least one photograph that is connected with this year's theme of Nature Conservation & Biodiversity (for example an urban park, bee hives, birds and other animals...) and I will post it on LinkedIn with the hashtags #EarthMonthEcochallenge #EarthMonthAtEmerson.
Action Track: Community
ATTEND THE ECOCHALLENGE CONSERVATION WEBINAR
On Wed 24th April, I will attend the Earth Month Ecochallenge Webinar on Conservation to learn about what individuals, companies and other organizations can do to promote biodiversity and nature protection.
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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Zero Waste DayWhat was hard about having a Zero Waste Day? What did you learn about yourself and your habits?
Maria Juris Santos 4/29/2024 9:39 PMPracticing zero waste for a day can be challenging due to the need to be mindful of every item consumed or discarded. It requires careful planning, mindful consumption, and sometimes adapting routines to reduce waste. It can be particularly tough when there aren't many zero waste options available in my area or when unexpected waste-producing situations arise.-
Richard Jimenez 4/30/2024 8:25 AMTrue, in today's age of convenience, it is difficult to have zero waste. We need to plan our activities and tasks to ensure that we will be mindful of the waste it will create.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Regenerative Agriculture and MeWhat did you learn about the practice and benefits of regenerative agriculture? How can you support healthy farming practices for people and the planet?
Maria Juris Santos 4/29/2024 9:36 PMRegenerative agriculture focuses on improving soil health, biodiversity, and ecosystem resilience. I can support by educating more myself about regenerative agriculture,continue supporting farmers that practice the same, and continuous reducing waste on my daily consumptions and actions. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Understand My Water FootprintWhat did you learn about your water footprint and what are you going to do to reduce and be aware of the water you use?
Maria Juris Santos 4/29/2024 9:31 PMMy water footprint is the total volume of freshwater used to produce the goods and services I consume. In order to reduce my water footprint, I have learned about practices like consuming less meat (especially beef, which has a high water footprint), good thing i never use to eat beef,,minimizing food waste, fixing leaks, opting for water-efficient appliances, and supporting businesses with sustainable water practices. 🌏-
Richard Jimenez 4/30/2024 8:26 AMTrue, and instead of going to a car wash, invest in waterless carwash products. All you need to do is spray and wipe :)
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate + Air Sustainability Lunch and LearnWho did you engage in your lunch and learn? What resources did you use? How did it go and what did you learn?
Maria Juris Santos 4/29/2024 4:38 AMThanks to Mario Bejoc and Richard Jimenez who facilitated this lunch and learn session today via MS teams meeting. Learned alot of Emerson efforts and how my company is committed in achieving Net Zero Sustainabilty towards 2030 and up to 2045. As an individual, it's not too late even if I start from small steps so long i will consciously stain the activity until it becomes a habit from simple walking or biking instead of driving, by planning ahead my meal this will definitely create an impact in GHG emissions 🌏 #EarthMonthAtEmerson #EcoChallengeAtEmersonSYSSManilaMCT-
Richard Jimenez 4/30/2024 8:27 AMIt has been a pleasure ladies! I do wish we have extra time to share some other tips but we can use our stories in our small talks with our teams to extend the awareness. -
NOE REGUDO 4/29/2024 8:33 AMThanks to these two gentlemen! It was truly an engaging activity. Thanks Richard and Mario!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Reduce Pollutants in CleaningWhat did you learn about ingredients in our cleaning products and how they impact water and biodiversity? Did you try making your own cleaning products? If so, how did it go?
Maria Juris Santos 4/28/2024 7:07 PMIngredients like phosphates, surfactants, and bleach can end up in waterways, disrupting ecosystems and harming aquatic life. Phosphates, for example, can lead to algal blooms, which deplete oxygen levels and harm fish and other aquatic organisms. Choosing environmentally friendly cleaning products with biodegradable ingredients can help mitigate these impacts. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBiodiversity + Wildlife Plastic in Clothing and WaterHow did you try to catch the release of microplastics in your laundry? What did you learn in the process?
Maria Juris Santos 4/28/2024 6:54 PMI have a couple of methods to reduce microplastic release during laundry. Firstly, I focus on using a microfiber filter bag designed to trap microplastics. Secondly, I advise using liquid detergent instead of powder, as it's less abrasive on fabrics, thus releasing fewer fibers. Thirdly, I need to invest in the future for a front-loading washing machine, as they tend to release fewer microfibers compared to top-loading machines. 🌏 -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBiodiversity + Wildlife Beauty and Personal ProductsWhat new insights did you gain about the skincare products you use? Did you reach out to advocate for refillable or recyclable packaging?
Maria Juris Santos 4/28/2024 6:49 PMLess waste is beautiful! 🌏 Great to know other than skin-friendly Ellana uses environmentally-friendly paper sachet refills and as little plastic packaging as possible. 🌏I've been using this for years.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBiodiversity + Wildlife Reduce Animal ProductsHow does eating more meat affect our planet and other people?
Maria Juris Santos 4/28/2024 6:43 PMEating more meat can have significant environmental impacts. Livestock farming contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation for pastureland, water pollution, and biodiversity loss. It also requires large amounts of water and grain to feed the animals, contributing to resource depletion and habitat destruction. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate + Air Use Muscle PowerHow do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience or enjoyment differ while walking, riding transit, biking or driving?
Maria Juris Santos 4/28/2024 6:41 PMWalking and or biking can provide a more immersive and intimate experience with my surroundings compared to driving. You can notice details like the sound of birds, and the feel of the air. It's a slower pace that allows for reflection & connection with the environment. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Low Water GardeningWhat are the most prominent water concerns in your area? Examples include drought, flooding, pollution, access, security, and privatization.
Maria Juris Santos 4/28/2024 6:35 PMCommon water concerns in our city often revolve around water scarcity, quality, and access. Issues such as pollution, inadequate infrastructure, and unequal distribution can lead to challenges in ensuring clean and reliable water for residents. Local government initiatives and community efforts often focus on addressing these concerns through water conservation, infrastructure improvements, and environmental protection measures.