Pavan Solanki
"Keep green and keep our planet clean"
POINTS TOTAL
- 45 TODAY
- 271 THIS WEEK
- 1,553 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO32milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO32milestraveled by bus
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UP TO293pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO29plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
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UP TO27plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO2.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO2.0community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO1.0hourvolunteered
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UP TO3.0treesplanted
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UP TO580minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO6.0minutesspent learning
Pavan's actions
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 10 native trees in my community, public parks, office location, campus or backyard.
Land + Forests
30 for 30 in Nature
Studies have shown that when we spend consistent time in nature, our health improves, our creativity increases, and our connection to the planet gets stronger. Each day of the Ecochallenge, I will spend 30 minutes outside (in a large or small patch of nature), then share my observations, 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.
Freshwater + Oceans
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
Itr's estimated over a billion water bottles are thrown away each year. Even if they were recycled, that still uses energy and resources from the earth. I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Freshwater + Oceans
Say No to Plastic Straws
An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When marine wildlife ingest plastic, they have a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
Land + Forests
Explore My Area
When we explore natural spaces around us, our connections with them change. I will spend 60 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood, office, or campus (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
Climate + Air
Use Public Transit
Public transportation reduces pollution, improves community, and creates safe streets. I will use public transit 10 miles per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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.
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.
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
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.
Land + Forests
Share My "Why"
I will record a video to share why I am taking action this Earth Month, a sustainable swap I've made, and/or a local conservation effort in my area.
Land + Forests
Choose Eco-Friendly Wood and Paper
Trees provide food and habitat for local wildlife species, shade our streets and homes, and help keep our air and water clean by capturing pollutants. Buying products that help protect forests makes a difference. I will only purchase wood, furniture, and paper products from ecologically certified sources such as Forest Stewardship Council.
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
Endangered Species
Wildlife and biodiversity play an important role on our planet and are being threatened each year. I will spend 10 minutes each day learning about the current status of local or global wildlife and how I can align my actions to support their livelihood.
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
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
Fitness Activities
Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Being physically active can improve your brain health, help manage weight, reduce the risk of disease, strengthen bones and muscles, and improve your ability to do everyday activities. Spend some time daily on your fitness activities!
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.
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.
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 1 minutes learning about how cleaning products affect our water and try making my own cleaning products to reduce pollutants.
Action Track: Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 1 hours in my community.
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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Pavan Solanki 4/26/2024 11:55 PMMany of the metals used in our gadgets are rare earth metals that are in limited supply. When they are recycled they can be reused instead of having to mine for new supplies. That also helps prevent air and water pollution.-
Pranav Kulkarni 4/27/2024 12:40 AMAgreed
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Pavan Solanki 4/25/2024 11:04 PMHydrate... hydrate... hydrate 💧😰 with 36° need to improve hydration by drinking additional 12oz of water each day! -
Pavan Solanki 4/24/2024 8:45 PMProtect the forests. They are the climate umbrellas of our planet.
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Pavan Solanki 4/24/2024 1:30 AMFive P's of Sustainable Development - " People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnerships ". -
Pavan Solanki 4/23/2024 9:48 PMLet us unite in our efforts to preserve the Earth for current and future generations. By working together, we can create a sustainable and thriving planet for all life forms to flourish. -
Pavan Solanki 4/22/2024 9:31 PMConservation is the careful maintenance and upkeep of a natural resource to prevent it from disappearing. A natural resource is the physical supply of something that exists in nature, such as soil, water, air, plants, animals, and energy -
Pavan Solanki 4/21/2024 8:40 PMWe have done some good things to our Earth for past few weeks. Let's continue even after the challenge ends.-
Noorunisha M 4/21/2024 8:44 PM:) -
LITTY PHILIP 4/21/2024 8:43 PMI echo that!
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Pavan Solanki 4/20/2024 10:21 PMTrees are poems that the earth writes upon the sky.-
Ashwini Tamboli 4/21/2024 5:58 AMWow
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Pavan Solanki 4/19/2024 8:11 PMKeep running every day, feel more and more relaxed. Keep doing one thing is a very small thing and eventually there will be a change.-
NILESH D PATIL 4/19/2024 8:27 PMHappy Running! Joyfull Living! Keep it up!!!
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Pavan Solanki 4/18/2024 9:02 PMIcebergs are vast repositories of freshwater, essential for maintaining ecological balance and sustaining life in marine environments. Preserving them ensures a stable supply of freshwater for both local communities and marine ecosystems.-
Shijumon Viswambharan 4/18/2024 9:04 PMVery Informative!!
Thank you!
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