Shaun Shanahan

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

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.

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?

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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

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).

I will spend 20 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

I will volunteer 2 hours in my community.

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.

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.

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.

I will make a few homemade cleaning products.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.).

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