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Elena Somma

Greening of EU Branson

"Embrace the benefits of a vegetarian diet Embrace the benefits of a healthy life #eatcleanlivegreen"

POINTS TOTAL

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  • 772 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    31
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    3.0
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables
  • UP TO
    870
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    1.0
    new places
    explored

Elena's actions

Health and Well-Being

Enjoy Fruits and Veggies

Adding fruits and vegetables to our meals nourishes our body and the planet. I will prepare and enjoy 1 servings of a variety of colorful fruits and veggies.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Land, Water, and Air

Produce No Waste for a 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.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Community and Connection

Visit or Learn About a Culturally Significant Site Near Me

Sites of cultural and spiritual significance hold deep meaning for many communities, particularly Indigenous peoples. I will learn about or visit a site near me that is significant to the history, culture, or environment of the area. I will approach my visit with respect by researching its importance and guidelines beforehand, reflecting on how we can preserve these spaces for future generations.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Community and Connection

Attend a Local Event

Local events such as farmers' markets, festivals, or community meetings like town halls are great ways to feel part of a community. I will attend 1 community events to connect with others and learn more about my area.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Community and Connection

Explore My Area

Discovering what’s nearby fosters a deeper connection to my community. I will explore 1 new places in my area, such as parks, historical sites, or local businesses.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Health and Well-Being

Enjoy the Outdoors for 30 Minutes

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, then share my observations, reflections, and learnings on the feed.

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

Community and Connection

Become a Sustainability Aficionado or Invite a Colleague!

Become a Sustainability Aficionado or invite one of your colleagues to join if you're already tuned into the program. 

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Community and Connection

Join your local Green Team or participate in an Earth Month activity organized by them

Get involved! Join your local Green Team to connect and work on local sustainability initiatives. Or, participate in one of the many Earth Month activities they've organized.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Land, Water, and Air

Begin a meeting with a “Sustainability Moment”

Kick off your meetings with a "Sustainability Moment" to keep environmental awareness top of mind. Even better, develop new "Sustainability Moments" tailored to your specific location and work, making the connection between sustainability and your daily activities even stronger!

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Land, Water, and Air

Learn about our new Sustainability Pathways initiative

Learn about our new Sustainability Pathways initiative and implement 1 action under each of the pillars from the most appropriate persona.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Sustainable Innovation

Take the Green Pill Trainings on Emerson Learn

Learn about sustainability by taking two Green Pill modules on Emerson Learn. Choose the topics that appeal to you most!

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Wildlife

Enjoy a Meatless Meal

Producing 1 kg of beef emits as much greenhouse gas as driving 150 miles, meanwhile, 1 kg of veggies or grains leaves a much lighter footprint! This week, I’ll shrink my climate impact by having 1 meatless meals and/or 1 vegan meals each day.

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

Sustainable Innovation

Submit an idea on Emerson's Innovation Portal

Help Emerson get more sustainable through your innovative ideas

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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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    Elena Somma 4/30/2025 4:27 PM
    • Plant Parent 🪴
    • 13-DAY STREAK
    I am very happy to join the Ecochallenge and be part of this team! My family and I try to live sustainably - eating healthy, reducing waste, saving water and energy, and enjoying walks. However, sharing ideas and reading new topics during this challenge, I could learn more and discover new ways to make a positive impact on the Earth.
    Let's keep going.

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    Elena Somma 4/30/2025 7:27 AM
    • Plant Parent 🪴
    • 13-DAY STREAK
    Afternoon break, tasting a bowl with Greek yogurt mixed with fresh fruits, chopped nuts, maple syrup!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community and Connection
    What new places or experiences did you discover in your local area? How has exploring your community changed your perspective or sense of connection?

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    Elena Somma 4/29/2025 12:48 PM
    • Plant Parent 🪴
    • 13-DAY STREAK
    Visiting the Natural Parco along the Mincio river, we discovered lots of flowers and plants species! Wonderful place where spent times with family!

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    Elena Somma 4/29/2025 11:07 AM
    • Plant Parent 🪴
    • 13-DAY STREAK
    Seasonal colorful fruit is the sweetest way to complete a meal!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Sustainable Innovation
    What impact do you consider your idea will create?

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    Elena Somma 4/29/2025 3:29 AM
    • Plant Parent 🪴
    • 13-DAY STREAK
    we should support the use of solar panels in our homes to generate free energy to reuse for household appliances

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    Elena Somma 4/29/2025 3:26 AM
    • Plant Parent 🪴
    • 13-DAY STREAK
    we have participated to our local event with great excitement!!! we have shared ideas about how to let plants grow by our own home! create green places to live better!

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    Elena Somma 4/29/2025 2:21 AM
    • Plant Parent 🪴
    • 13-DAY STREAK
    it's very hard not to produce waste at home. We try to reuse packaging not to create waste.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health and Well-Being
    How does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet? What fruits or vegetables did you try this week, and which was your favorite?

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    Elena Somma 4/28/2025 1:48 PM
    • Plant Parent 🪴
    • 13-DAY STREAK
    Strawberries with blueberries and raspberries, topped with chopped nuts and slices of kiwi and banana to finish the dish.

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      Elena Somma 4/29/2025 11:15 AM
      • Plant Parent 🪴
      • 13-DAY STREAK
      Delicious! this evening we finished our meal with fresh fruits

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      Yvette Collins 4/28/2025 2:36 PM
      • Parent 🐻
      Refreshing!

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      Aravinth Thulasidhas 4/28/2025 1:52 PM
      • Community Builder 🤝
      This isn’t just a fruit bowl... it’s a party in a bowl! 🍓🫐🥝🍌 Nuts invited too! 🎉 #FruitGoals #HealthyAndHappy

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    Elena Somma 4/28/2025 1:44 PM
    • Plant Parent 🪴
    • 13-DAY STREAK
    A plant based dinner sharing with all the family, a farro and ceci soup with vegetables

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    Elena Somma 4/28/2025 1:43 PM
    • Plant Parent 🪴
    • 13-DAY STREAK
    A plant-base dinner with a ceci and farro soup!