It would be a nice feeling when cold breeze are coming especially this summer.
VINDHYA SENTHILKUMAR
"To create a sustainable world and a healthy environment"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,389 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO5.1poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO219milestraveled by bus
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UP TO219milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO1Carbon FootprintCalculated
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UP TO23pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO102single-use bagsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1waste auditconducted
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UP TO282pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO1water footprintcalculated
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UP TO255gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1public official or leadercontacted
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UP TO2community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO3advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO1treeplanted
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UP TO10minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO370minutesspent learning
VINDHYA 's actions
Climate + Air
Calculate My Carbon Impact
Carbon emissions can show up in many surprising ways in our life. I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how lifestyle changes could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment.
Freshwater + Oceans
Raise Awareness for the Conservation of Freshwater and Oceans
I will spend 10 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.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Pick Up the Phone
I will gather a group of friends, family, neighbors or colleagues to make 1 phone calls to public officials or companies to advocate for planet-friendly policies.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Beauty and Personal Products
Beauty and personal products can create a lot of waste. I will spend 10 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
Save the Bees
Bees are vital to ecosystems. To help save the bees, I will learn which local flowers provide nectar and plant them in my backyard or in a pot on my balcony.
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).
Land + Forests
Explore My Area
When we explore natural spaces around us, our connections with them change. I will spend 10 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood, office, or campus (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
Land + Forests
Personal Waste Audit
The waste we create daily can go unnoticed. I will track the waste I create in a day and post a photo log on the feed to see how much I create and where I can make different choices to reduce my waste going forward.
Climate + Air
Choose Renewable Energy
Renewable energy options are becoming more widespread and accessible. Not only are they good for the planet, they can help save money as well. I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will contact them to advocate for this option in the future.
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.
Land + Forests
Plant Trees
Trees capture carbon and produce oxygen that is essential to life on earth. I will support this important piece of nature by organizing or joining a community group to plant 5 native trees in my community, public parks, office location, campus or backyard.
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.
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 10 minutes learning about how cleaning products affect our water and try making my own cleaning products to reduce pollutants.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Invest in Nature
A healthy world needs both our daily actions and support from larger systems. I will spend 15 minutes learning about how I can use my investments and savings to advance environmental sustainability.
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.
Action Track: Community
Keep My Community Clean
At times it may not feel like it's up to us to keep our community clean and healthy, but we all have a role to play. Each day I am outside, I will pick up any litter I see.
Action Track: Community
Join a Cleanup Effort
I will organize or participate in a trash pickup at a local river, beach, or natural body of water.
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
Use Public Transit
Public transportation reduces pollution, improves community, and creates safe streets. I will use public transit 2 miles per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Freshwater + Oceans
Cooking Oil Disposal
Pouring cooking oil down the drain can cause damage to waterways and ecosystems. I will learn how to properly dispose of cooking oil to help support healthy ecosystems.
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.
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.
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.
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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VINDHYA SENTHILKUMAR 4/30/2024 2:03 AMIt's a great progress and initiative as part of the eco-friendly environment. -
VINDHYA SENTHILKUMAR 4/27/2024 9:14 PMTwo days to go to complete our chance to eco-friendly environment.-
Ahamed mukthar Amurdeen 4/28/2024 10:01 PMnice waiting for the last day
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VINDHYA SENTHILKUMAR 4/27/2024 3:15 AMGardening should be a key practice of education. -
VINDHYA SENTHILKUMAR 4/27/2024 3:14 AMEating fruits and vegetables is good practice of health conscious. -
VINDHYA SENTHILKUMAR 4/27/2024 3:09 AMAvoid using two wheeler to reduce the environmental pollution and using a public transport like buses is a good and key practice for energy consumption. -
VINDHYA SENTHILKUMAR 4/25/2024 2:57 AMIts really an amazing structure that was created by nature and we are about to save our planet earth. -
VINDHYA SENTHILKUMAR 4/24/2024 3:06 AMEcosystems are controlled by external and internal factors. External factors such as climate, parent material which forms the soil and topography, control the overall structure of an ecosystem but are not themselves influenced by the ecosystem. Internal factors are controlled, for example, by decomposition, root competition, shading, disturbance, succession, and the types of species present.-
Virushini R 4/24/2024 10:11 PMInformative -
Noorunisha M 4/24/2024 8:13 PMNice
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VINDHYA SENTHILKUMAR 4/23/2024 10:01 AMConsuming electricity with less amount of energy is a great chance of power saving in this ecosystem-
Noorunisha M 4/24/2024 8:13 PMAgree -
Tony S 4/23/2024 10:07 AMFinding ways to consume electricity more efficiently not only helps save money on energy bills, but also reduces the environmental impact of our energy consumption. It's important for all of us to be mindful of our energy usage and make small changes to save power wherever we can. Let's work together to create a more sustainable future for our planet.
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VINDHYA SENTHILKUMAR 4/23/2024 3:49 AMEarth Month takes place during April every year. It’s a time to raise environmental awareness and create consciousness around the issues that affect Mother Nature during this time of crisis. As we celebrate Earth Month, let’s reflect on our impact on the planet and take steps to protect it for future generations. 🌎🌿-
Noorunisha M 4/24/2024 8:13 PMAgree -
ANITHA KRISHNAMURTHY 4/23/2024 3:57 AMTotally agree
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Explore My AreaWhere did you go for your walk or hike in nature? What were the benefits of doing so?
VINDHYA SENTHILKUMAR 4/23/2024 3:44 AMI usually go for a walk to the nearby park for 1-2 hours on an average.
It would be a nice feeling when cold breeze are coming especially this summer.