Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally). As an example, a plane from New York to Los Angeles (~2,450 miles) generates about 65 tons of carbon dioxide.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
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.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
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.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Basic Needs & Security
Practice A Sharing Economy
SDG 1
Each day, I will engage in a sharing economy among my family, friends, and neighbors. A sharing economy is when goods and services are shared between individuals though peer and community networks.
COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS
Economy & Communities
Choose LED Bulbs
SDG 7
I will replace 5 incandescent light bulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Economy & Communities
Carry My Trash
SDG 12
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me each day to raise my awareness of how much waste I produce.
COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS
Climate & Ecosystems
Support Local Pollinators
SDG 15
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will plant pollinator-friendly plants in my area to support local pollinators.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Health & Equity
Spend Time Outside
SDG 3
I will replace 60 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.
COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS
Health & Equity
Track My Purchases
SDG 10
Each day, I will track my purchases to identify my spending habits. This will allow me to see what purchases can be reduced.
COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS
Climate & Ecosystems
Create & Share A Love Letter, Poem, Song or Picture
SDG 14, 15
I will express my love and gratitude for our planet by writing a love letter, poem, song or taking a picture. I will share this in the Ecochallenge feed or on my social media.
COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS
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.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
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.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Climate & Ecosystems
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.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Climate & Ecosystems
TAKE EMERSON'S SUSTAINABILITY TRAINING
I will take at least one of the Emerson Global Environmental Sustainability Training modules available on the Global Learning Center to learn more about this important topic for the company.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
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 5 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.
COMPLETED
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?
REFLECTION
QUESTION
Education & LivelihoodResearch Impact Investing
After learning more about investing, how can you increase positive impacts and decrease negative impacts?
We do investment for getting as much as return possible, but now after learning about impact investing my thought process is like definitely the investment should give us returns as well as it should give us increased positive impacts.
My favorite areas for impact investment are: 1. Renewable Energy 2. Sustainable Development 3. Sustainable Agriculture
Though the Earth Month Eco Challenge is ending today, this is not the end but a start of a new tomorrow where we can all continue to make conscious choices towards sustainability.
As individuals, we have the power to make a significant impact on our planet. By making small changes in our daily lives, we can go a long way in preserving our environment for future generations. Whether it is reducing our carbon footprint, conserving water, or minimizing waste, every little effort counts towards a sustainable future.
We can start by making simple changes like using a reusable water bottle, carrying a cloth bag for shopping, or opting for public transport or cycling instead of driving. We can also incorporate more plant-based meals into our diet, which not only benefits our health but also helps reduce our carbon footprint.
We can also support sustainable businesses and products that prioritize the environment and use eco-friendly materials and practices. By making responsible choices, we can encourage more businesses to adopt sustainable practices, leading to a positive impact on the environment.
Remember, we all have a role to play in protecting our planet. Let us continue to take on the Earth Month Eco Challenge and make sustainability a part of our everyday lives. Together, we can make a difference and create a better, more sustainable world for ourselves and future generations.
It's very to take care of pollinators important as we are going through a tough time (pollution, use of chemicals, reduction in natural habitat), and most of the human population doesn't know about this nearly invisible ecosystem service which has a very large impact on us and our daily needs. Most of the fruits, vegetables we eat are just because of these pollinators.
Yes I like many pollinators, but my favourite is "Honey Bees", because the honey we taste is just because of their miracle.
“If it can’t be reduced, reused, repaired, rebuilt, refurbished, refinished, resold, recycled, or composted, then it should be restricted, designed or removed from production.” – Pete Seeger, Folk Singer & Social Activist
There are a lot of implications for a culture that spends most of its time inside and on screens, some of which are listed as below:
1. Zero or No Social Interactions - being inside makes you isolated person and reduce your social activities. 2. Downgrading physical health 3. Zero physical activities which is causing the physical illness, obesity, diabetes, heart disease and what not. 4. Addition to screens - which is causing mental issues and also eyesight problems. 5. Overload of information - causing issues to understand what information is correct and what is wrong or fake.
One thing I have decided to use only reusable bags to reduce my waste right away.
Second thing is I will make a list of necessary items and also try to see if they can be replaced by reusable options. For eg. removing paper napkins and using only cloth napkins.
