

Shaun Shanahan
"To identify how I can contribute to achieving the SDG goals, and to support progress toward Emerson's Net Zero ambitions."
Points Total
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- 1,221 Total
Participant Impact
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up to1.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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up to7.0sustainable seafood mealsconsumed
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up to610minutesbeing mindful
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up to1,330minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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up to1.0water footprintscalculated
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up to62conversationswith people
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up to1.0documentarieswatched
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up to1,990minutesspent outdoors
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up to50treesplanted
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up to180minutesspent 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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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).
Health & Equity
Practice Mindfulness
SDG 3
I will spend 20 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.
Basic Needs & Security
Volunteer in My Community
SDG 1
I will volunteer 2 hours in my community.
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.
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.
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.
Health & Equity
Make Cleaning Products
SDG 3
I will make a few homemade cleaning products.
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
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.
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.
Basic Needs & Security
Know Your Produce
SDG 2
I will become a savvy produce shopper when buying organic and non-organic items.
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.
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.
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.).
Climate & Ecosystems
Choose Sustainable Seafood Options
SDG 14
Using Seafood Watch's list, I will enjoy 1 sustainable seafood meals each day.
Feed
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Reflection QuestionClimate & Ecosystems Join Climathon Innovation Session OnlineWhat ideas on the Mural site got you excited about the future?
Shaun Shanahan 4/25/2023 2:05 PMI 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 QuestionHealth & Equity Spend Time OutsideWhat are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time inside and on screens?
Shaun Shanahan 4/25/2023 2:02 PMSpending 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 QuestionClimate & Ecosystems Attend Emerson's Global Earth Week WebinarWhat did you learn during the webinar?
Shaun Shanahan 4/24/2023 1:10 PMI 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 QuestionClimate & Ecosystems Explore My AreaHow 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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Reflection QuestionClimate & Ecosystems Boulder County Recycling Center VisitWhat can MMI do to reduce our plastics waste?
Shaun Shanahan 4/19/2023 6:10 PMThe 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 QuestionHealth & Equity Communicate ConstructivelyWhat 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?
Shaun Shanahan 4/19/2023 6:03 PMI think the most important aspects of a constructive conversation are listening intently, and staying present. -
Reflection QuestionHealth & Equity Practice MindfulnessWhat 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?
Shaun Shanahan 4/18/2023 9:22 AMI 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 QuestionBasic Needs & Security Calculate Your Water FootprintWhat is one way you will reduce your water use? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your water use?
Shaun Shanahan 4/15/2023 4:40 PMI plan to start turning off the faucet when brushing my teeth. And I plan to continue taking less than five minute showers. -
Reflection QuestionBasic Needs & Security Watch a Documentary About Food, Water, or Basic NeedsWhat 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?
Shaun Shanahan 4/13/2023 8:07 PMI 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 QuestionClimate & Ecosystems Western Disposal Sorting Facility VisitWhat improvements could MMI make to reduce our waste?
Shaun Shanahan 4/12/2023 10:45 AMSome 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)