Iulia Stoenica
"Think sustainable, act responsible!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 40 TODAY
- 379 THIS WEEK
- 1,698 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO68meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO8.5poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO258pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO1.0Carbon FootprintCalculated
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO425gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO2.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO2.0community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO4.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO20treesplanted
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UP TO2,280minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1,105minutesspent learning
Iulia's actions
Climate + Air
Low Carbon Diet
Carbon is emitted into the atmosphere in a variety of ways, including through the foods we eat and food we waste. I will learn about low carbon foods and replace higher carbon foods with them in my diet.
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.
Action Track: Community
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 60 minutes each day learning about the current status of local or global wildlife and how I can align my actions to support their livelihood.
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.
Climate + Air
Stay on the Ground
Carbon emissions from air travel is harmful to planetary and human health. Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Freshwater + Oceans
Smart Seafood Choices
We need to support healthy seafood populations. I will spend 60 minutes learning about sustainable seafood choices, commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean, and share what I learned on the feed.
Freshwater + Oceans
Raise Awareness for the Conservation of Freshwater and Oceans
I will spend 60 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.
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.
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.
Climate + Air
Online Energy Audit
Energy use and waste is often invisible. I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Climate + Air
Calculate My Carbon Impact
Carbon emissions can show up in many surprising ways in our life. 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.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Invest in Nature
A healthy world needs both our daily actions and support from larger systems. I will spend 120 minutes learning about how I can use my investments and savings to advance environmental sustainability.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Beauty and Personal Products
Beauty and personal products can create a lot of waste. I will spend 60 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
Seek Alternative Gifts and Souvenirs
When traveling, I will seek souvenirs that support local communities and do not cause harm to the environment or wildlife.
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
Explore My Area
When we explore natural spaces around us, our connections with them change. I will spend 120 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood, office, or campus (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
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 120 minutes learning about how cleaning products affect our water and try making my own cleaning products to reduce pollutants.
Action Track: Community
Borrow Before I Buy
Why buy something I will only use once or a few times if someone nearby has it for me to borrow, and why not share something I have that someone may only need a few times a year? To reduce my consumption and waste, I will create or support the sharing economy with friends, family, colleagues or neighbors.
Action Track: Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 5 hours in my community.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Leave No Trace
I will respect and protect biotic communities by practicing the seven principles of Leave No Trace whenever I am outside.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Reduce Animal Products
One kilogram of beef and cheese emits 71kg and 24kg of greenhouse gasses, while 1kg of rice, grains, and legumes emits between 2-4kg. Fruits, vegetables, and nuts emit less than 1kg per 1kg. I will reduce my climate impact by enjoying 1 meatless meals and/or 1 vegan meals each day this week.
Climate + Air
Weekly Meal Planning
One third of all food produced worldwide is wasted, and so is the energy it takes to produce and transport that food. I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need and eating what I planned each day.
Freshwater + Oceans
Join a Cleanup Effort
I will organize or participate in a trash pickup at a local river, beach, or natural body of water.
Action Track: Community
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 5 native trees in my community, public parks, office location, campus or backyard.
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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Iulia Stoenica 4/27/2024 11:03 AMViața la țară, intoarcerea la origini😍
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Laura Sumlea 4/28/2024 12:14 AMCe frumos, Iulia!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Join a Cleanup EffortHow does working with others to clean up your community make you feel? What results did you see? Please consider posting a photo of your cleanup!
Iulia Stoenica 4/26/2024 4:55 AMThis is what a neighbor from the building next to me was throwing from the balcony. I collect them about every two weeks, but after a while I find the same thing in that place. He or she does this every day, because at the end of each week there are at least 5-6 bottles.
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Maria Margin 4/26/2024 9:33 PMThis is so sad and I hope you or authorities can teach a lesson
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Iulia Stoenica 4/25/2024 9:58 PM@Cluj Team: don't forget about the Someș Cleanup event today! Meeting point: W1 building, at 3 pm. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate + Air Online Energy AuditWhere did you do an energy audit (work, home, school, other) and what did you learn?
Iulia Stoenica 4/25/2024 9:54 PMIn Romania for new buildings is mandatory to have an energy performance certificate. And according to this certificate the apartment I live in is class A, meaning it has high energy efficiency.
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Olaru Ciprian 4/26/2024 2:57 AMAnd is usually done by phone where the auditor is making this based on some basic information he receives from the ones demanding the certificate. I would not trust the ones coming from the builder of the apartments.
This is an example of what can be improved in this country that can have a big effect. Infrared thermography should be mandatory to check the effectiveness of insulation in a building's construction when issuing such certificates. Even blower door tests in newer buildings. And the auditors should be checked by a higher authority, otherwise a lot of money is wasted on badly implemented insulation. I recommend the YouTube channels of Soflete and the social media of Zecaph to see real life examples of wasted money on new and expensive buildings. -
Tudor Sevciuc 4/25/2024 10:19 PMTotally agree with you.
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Iulia Stoenica 4/24/2024 11:19 PM@Emerson Cluj Team: don't forget about the Someș Cleanup event tomorrow!
Check here how it went last year!
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:ugcPost:7059089672009826304/
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🌲 Eni Kovacs 4/24/2024 11:43 PMCan't wait for the event :)
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Raise Awareness for the Conservation of Freshwater and OceansWhat did you learn about freshwater and oceans you did not already know? In sharing this information with people in your life, which conversation was impactful to you?
Iulia Stoenica 4/23/2024 11:54 PMOnly 2.5% of all water in the world is fresh water, and less than 1% of this is accessible, yet this resource is essential for all life on Earth.
Fresh water is needed for drinking water, agriculture, irrigation, industry and power generation. In addition, 10% of the world’s animal species live exclusively in freshwater habitats, many of which are currently threatened with extinction. It has never been more important to protect our freshwater environments.
This is acknowledged by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, in particular Goal 6: ‘Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all’. The two most important issues with fresh water on a global scale are its quantity (or scarcity) and its quality.
Water quantity
By the year 2050, nearly half of our world’s population will be living in areas where fresh water has become a scarce natural resource.
Today, over a quarter of our cities globally are already facing water stresses during six months of the year. Over a billion people worldwide still do not have basic access to water resources.
While water scarcity risks are highest in and around the Middle East, this is very much a global problem, with major cities such as London, Tokyo, Miami, Bangalore, Moscow and Cape Town also at risk.
With consumption rates of the human population increasing every year, particularly in urban areas which are already densely populated, this makes it even more important that we protect the quality of the existing freshwater resources that we do have.-
Nicoleta Lupoaie 4/24/2024 4:08 AMOne critical aspect often overlooked is the interconnectedness of freshwater and oceanic ecosystems. While freshwater makes up only a small fraction of Earth's total water, it plays a crucial role in regulating the health and biodiversity of marine environments.
Freshwater ecosystems, such as rivers, lakes, and wetlands, serve as vital habitats and breeding grounds for various species of fish, amphibians, and other aquatic life. These habitats also play a significant role in the natural filtration and purification of water, helping to maintain water quality and support marine biodiversity downstream.
Furthermore, the health of freshwater ecosystems directly impacts coastal and marine environments. For example, the nutrient-rich runoff from rivers and streams can fuel algal blooms in coastal waters, leading to oxygen depletion and harmful impacts on marine life. Conversely, healthy freshwater habitats help mitigate pollution and maintain the balance of marine ecosystems.
Recognizing the interconnected nature of freshwater and marine environments underscores the importance of holistic conservation efforts that address both land-based and oceanic threats to water quality and biodiversity. Protecting and restoring freshwater ecosystems not only benefits terrestrial wildlife but also contributes to the resilience and sustainability of coastal and marine ecosystems, ultimately safeguarding the health of our planet as a whole.
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Iulia Stoenica 4/23/2024 10:46 PMCheck this link below to find out the CO2 footprint of almost everything around us
https://www.co2everything.com/
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Anarina Binzari 4/28/2024 4:24 AMThanks for the link! 🧡 -
Nicoleta Lupoaie 4/24/2024 4:08 AMthanks for the link. -
Mazen Ghannam 4/23/2024 10:55 PMThanks for the link -
William Sarmiento 4/23/2024 10:49 PMthanks for the link. -
Mihály Varga 4/23/2024 10:48 PMThanks, I will do.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Understand My Water FootprintWhat did you learn about your water footprint and what are you going to do to reduce and be aware of the water you use?
Iulia Stoenica 4/23/2024 2:08 AMComparing to an average RO consumer (1500 - 1800) my footprint is 1683 cubic m /year.
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Jo-A Lozano 4/23/2024 3:11 AMVery insightful information -
Siva Sankar 4/23/2024 2:38 AMGreat info!
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William Sarmiento 4/23/2024 2:09 AMNice infographic!
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Iulia Stoenica 4/22/2024 11:09 PMIf you could only sense the smell
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Anamaria Boghean 4/25/2024 12:19 PMIf it smells, it probably tasted good as well :) -
🌲 Eni Kovacs 4/22/2024 11:44 PMLooks amazing!
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Nicoleta Lupoaie 4/22/2024 11:23 PMAre you at the office? :))
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate + Air Calculate My Carbon ImpactWhere in your life do you emit the most carbon? What change are you willing to make in your daily life to reduce this output?