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Shaun Shanahan

Emerson Boulder

"To identify how I can contribute to achieving the SDG goals, and to support progress toward Emerson's Net Zero ambitions."

Points Total

  • 0 Today
  • 0 This Week
  • 1,221 Total

Participant Impact

  • up to
    1.0
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • up to
    7.0
    sustainable seafood meals
    consumed
  • up to
    610
    minutes
    being mindful
  • up to
    1,330
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • up to
    1.0
    water footprints
    calculated
  • up to
    62
    conversations
    with people
  • up to
    1.0
    documentaries
    watched
  • up to
    1,990
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • up to
    50
    trees
    planted
  • up to
    180
    minutes
    spent learning

Shaun's Actions

Basic Needs & Security

Advocate For Your Watershed

SDG 6

I will call my elected officials to ask about what they are doing regarding water issues in my region.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Education & Livelihood

Plan A Staycation in Your Community

SDG 11

For an upcoming vacation, I will spend 60 minutes planning out a staycation in my region. For reference, one several hour flight releases the equivalent of nearly 14% of the annual emissions from a car.

Completed
One-Time Action

Climate & Ecosystems

Join Climathon Innovation Session Online

Help us tackle sustainability challenges at Micro Motion. This will be a one-week online brainstorming opportunity on Mural to spark innovation. Mural link in your inbox! The main question at hand is - How can Micro Motion accelerate action toward our Net Zero target?

Completed
One-Time Action

Climate & Ecosystems

Calculate Your Carbon Impact

SDG 13

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.

Completed
One-Time Action

Health & Equity

Spend Time Outside

SDG 3

I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside exercising, enjoying the sunrise/sunset, gardening, journaling, or practicing gratitude for nature.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Basic Needs & Security

Shoe Donation

Shoes are one of the most carbon intensive items we buy. Donate your lightly used shoes to be given a second life. Donation box will be available near the café in WW (Starting April 5th) to make it easy!

Completed
One-Time Action

Basic Needs & Security

Book Exchange

Let's practice a sharing economy by bringing our books to share at Micro Motion! A table will be set out (April 17-April 21) in the West Wing near the café.

Completed
One-Time Action

Climate & Ecosystems

Western Disposal Sorting Facility Visit

Come join on April 12th at 9:45am (departing MMI) to do our tour of Western Disposal (where Micro Motion garbage/recycling/compost goes to get sorted). This is certain to be informative!

Completed
One-Time Action

Climate & Ecosystems

Boulder County Recycling Center Visit

Join us to learn more about how our recycling gets processed at Boulder County Recycling Center. This will take place on April 19, leaving MMI at 12:30pm. Returning at 3:30pm. Details for signup will be shared via email.

Completed
One-Time Action

Economy & Communities

Online Energy Audit

SDG 7

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Health & Equity

Communicate Constructively

SDG 16

I will use the communication methods I read about to practice effective, compassionate, and nonviolent communication with someone I interact with regularly (i.e., my roommate, parents, co-worker, partner, classmates, or children).

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Practice Mindfulness

SDG 3

I will spend 20 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Basic Needs & Security

Volunteer in My Community

SDG 1

I will volunteer 2 hours in my community.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Climate & Ecosystems

Plant a Tree

SDG 15

On average, a tree absorbs 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of carbon dioxide yearly during the first 20 years. To do my part, I will plant 1 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.

Completed
One-Time Action

Climate & Ecosystems

TAKE PICTURES AND SHARE ON LINKEDIN

I will take at least one photograph that shows how sustainability / the energy transition already shows up in my daily life (e.g., electric vehicles, paper packaging…), and I will post it on LinkedIn with the hashtags #EarthMonthEcochallenge #EarthMonthAtEmerson.

Completed
One-Time Action

Climate & Ecosystems

Attend Emerson's Global Earth Week Webinar

On Wed 19th April, I will attend Emerson's Global Earth Week Webinar to learn about the importance of individual action in our collective journey to sustainability.

Completed
One-Time Action

Health & Equity

Make Cleaning Products

SDG 3

I will make a few homemade cleaning products.

Completed
One-Time Action

Climate & Ecosystems

Sustainability Lunch and Learn - April 5th

Presented by Seth Harris (Director of Sustainability - Americas). Learn about Emerson's sustainability goals and the race to hit Net Zero by 2045. 12-1 PM White River

Completed
One-Time Action

Education & Livelihood

Research Impact Investing

SDG 8

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.

Completed
One-Time Action

Basic Needs & Security

Calculate Your Water Footprint

SDG 6

I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.

Completed
One-Time Action

Basic Needs & Security

Know Your Produce

SDG 2

I will become a savvy produce shopper when buying organic and non-organic items.

Completed
One-Time Action

Basic Needs & Security

Watch a Documentary About Food, Water, or Basic Needs

SDG 6

I will watch 1 documentaries about food, water, or basic needs.

Completed
One-Time Action

Basic Needs & Security

Try a New Vegan or Vegetarian Recipe

I will try a new vegan or vegetarian recipe and share how it turns out on the Ecochallenge feed, or with family and friends.

Completed
One-Time Action

Climate & Ecosystems

Explore My Area

SDG 14, 15

Each day, I will spend 20 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Climate & Ecosystems

Choose Sustainable Seafood Options

SDG 14

Using Seafood Watch's list, I will enjoy 1 sustainable seafood meals each day.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Feed

  • Reflection Question
    Climate & Ecosystems Join Climathon Innovation Session Online
    What ideas on the Mural site got you excited about the future?

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    Shaun Shanahan 4/25/2023 2:05 PM
    I am excited about how many great ideas have been posted! No one action will allow us to achieve our ambitious goals. I am confident that we can translate a lot of these great ideas into action.
  • Reflection Question
    Health & Equity Spend Time Outside
    What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time inside and on screens?

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    Shaun Shanahan 4/25/2023 2:02 PM
    Spending some time inside and on screens can be okay. But without a break from digital technology, we can become disconnected from what it means to be human. Our fight / flight stress responses become triggered. And we are not able to be as productive during the times that we are called upon to perform.
  • Reflection Question
    Climate & Ecosystems Attend Emerson's Global Earth Week Webinar
    What did you learn during the webinar?

    Shaun Shanahan's avatar
    Shaun Shanahan 4/24/2023 1:10 PM
    I learned about the ecochallege mission and the Emerson's 9 sustainable choices program. I love the idea of translating the UN SDG's into goals that are more relevant for an individual to consider.
  • Reflection Question
    Climate & Ecosystems Explore My Area
    How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place? Was there a new place in your region that was exciting to learn about and visit?

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    Shaun Shanahan 4/21/2023 6:04 PM
    I hiked a new trail in Boulder today!
  • Reflection Question
    Climate & Ecosystems Boulder County Recycling Center Visit
    What can MMI do to reduce our plastics waste?

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    Shaun Shanahan 4/19/2023 6:10 PM
    The best way for micro motion to reduce plastic waste would be to redefine our vendor requirements for packaging. We could also stop using most of our shrink wrap. The tour is the Boulder recycling center was very informative!
  • Reflection Question
    Health & Equity Communicate Constructively
    What is easy for you to do when having a constructive conversation and what is challenging? What tips do you have for having a constructive conversation?

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    Shaun Shanahan 4/19/2023 6:03 PM
    I think the most important aspects of a constructive conversation are listening intently, and staying present.
  • Reflection Question
    Health & Equity Practice Mindfulness
    What was it like to practice mindfulness? If this is a practice for you already, what was something new you understood in practicing during Earth Month?

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    Shaun Shanahan 4/18/2023 9:22 AM
    I have been practicing mindfulness for many years. I try to incorporate this practice into all of my day. However, I find it is especially useful/important during my morning yoga.
  • Reflection Question
    Basic Needs & Security Calculate Your Water Footprint
    What is one way you will reduce your water use? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your water use?

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    Shaun Shanahan 4/15/2023 4:40 PM
    I plan to start turning off the faucet when brushing my teeth. And I plan to continue taking less than five minute showers.
  • Reflection Question
    Basic Needs & Security Watch a Documentary About Food, Water, or Basic Needs
    What did you watch, and what was the most important thing you learned in the documentaries you watched? How does what you learned connect to your understanding of climate change and Earth Month?

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    Shaun Shanahan 4/13/2023 8:07 PM
    I watched 'brave blue world, racing to solve our water crisis'. It makes the point that industry uses a large amount of water. Perhaps micro motion could be doing more to recycle our water? 🤔
  • Reflection Question
    Climate & Ecosystems Western Disposal Sorting Facility Visit
    What improvements could MMI make to reduce our waste?

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    Shaun Shanahan 4/12/2023 10:45 AM
    Some of the waste management opportunities that I witnessed during this visit include: move toward re-usable pallets, improved compliance around composting, and improved strategy around corrugated (compacter instead of bailer)