- TEAM CAPTAIN
- 5-DAY STREAK
Eliana Van Etten
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 571 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1,186minutesspent exercising
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UP TO90more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO1.0productreplaced with sustainable alternatives
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UP TO189minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO1.0donationmade
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UP TO1.0schoolsupported
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO272minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO24minutesspent learning
Eliana's actions
Empowering the Next Generation
Enjoy the Environment with Youth
Experiencing nature together builds appreciation and connection. I will spend 30 minutes enjoying an outdoor activity with a young person, such as hiking, visiting a park or nature center, or exploring a trail.
Land, Water, and Air
Advocate for Green Spaces
Green spaces improve air quality, support wildlife, and enhance well-being. I will call or write 1 public officials per day to advocate for more green spaces around my town, particularly in neighborhoods that currently lack equitable access to green spaces such as parks and gardens.
Land, Water, and Air
Calculate My Carbon Impact
Knowing our carbon footprint is the first step to reducing it. I will calculate my carbon impact and identify lifestyle changes that could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment. I will share my commitments to lowering my impact on the feed.
Community and Connection
Host a Gathering
Bringing people together helps strengthen bonds. I will organize and host a gathering, such as a potluck, coffee meet up, or shared meal, for friends, family, colleagues, or neighbors to foster connection and community spirit.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
Health and Well-Being
Prioritize Getting Enough Sleep
Good sleep is essential for a healthy body and mind. I will prioritize getting 10 minutes of quality sleep each night and develop a bedtime routine that supports rest and relaxation.
Health and Well-Being
Replace a Product
Small changes can make a big difference for health and sustainability. Using what I learned from auditing ingredients in the products I use, I will replace 4 toxic or harmful products I use with safer, eco-friendly alternatives.
Health and Well-Being
Exercise Daily
Daily movement supports our physical and mental health. I will spend 60 minutes each day exercising in a way that feels good to me, such as walking, running, stretching, or dancing.
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 4 servings of a variety of colorful fruits and veggies.
Community and Connection
Seed Swap
Connect with your fellow growers, sharing tips and tricks. Bring your extra seeds and plant propagations to swap with colleagues. April 9th from 11 AM to 12 PM at White River No seeds? No problem! We will share planting tips and tricks, all are welcome to attend! More, click on the link.
Community and Connection
Learn about Greening By Actions from Seth Harris
The PRIDE ERG invites the Boulder Campus to the Earth Month and EcoChallenge Kickoff. Learn from Seth Harris, Pride Chair and Director of Sustainability in our Sales organization, about all the sustainable projects that Emerson is driving with our customers. "Greening by" activities enable Emerson to help its customers improve their environmental sustainability performance through the implementation and use of our products and solutions.
Sustainable Innovation
Choose a Product Made with Sustainable Materials
Every choice matters. I will purchase or switch to products made from sustainable or recycled materials to support innovation and reduce environmental impact.
Empowering the Next Generation
Support a School
Schools play a crucial role in youth development and be hubs for sustainability. I will donate funds, time, or supplies to 1 local schools to support environmental education, field trips, sustainability projects, and youth empowerment. I will share how I supported schools on the feed.
Sustainable Innovation
Athletic Shoe Drive Collection
Repurpose your athletic sneakers by donating them at the MMI Cafeteria drop-off bin. The Boulder Green Team will carry your donation to One World Running, which is an all-volunteer non-profit that redistributes those shoes to developing countries. If you don't have shoes to donate, consider spreading the word around or making a cash donation to One World Running.
Sustainable Innovation
Athletic Shoe Drive Collection
Repurpose your athletic sneakers by donating them at the MMI Cafeteria drop-off bin. The Boulder Green Team will carry your donation to One World Running, which is an all-volunteer non-profit that redistributes those shoes to developing countries. If you don't have shoes to donate, consider spreading the word around.
Wildlife
Plant (or Adopt) a Plant
Landscaping with native plants, gardening, and having plants inside can have benefits for nature and our health. I will plant or adopt a new plant or grow one from seeds and post a photo of it to the feed.
Wildlife
Learn How to Save the Bees
Bees and other pollinators are vital to ecosystems and agriculture. I will spending 15 minutes learning about local pollinators and why they are so important.
Land, Water, and Air
Collect Rain Water
Rainwater collection reduces water waste and supports gardens. I will install a rain barrel or collect rainwater to use for 1 outdoor tasks, such as watering plants or cleaning.
Wildlife
Learn the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace
Leave No Trace means enjoying nature responsibly by minimizing our impact and leaving the environment as we found it, or better. I will spend 15 minutes learning about the seven core principles to minimize my impact while enjoying the outdoors.
Land, Water, and Air
Join a Cleanup Effort
Working together to clean up public spaces helps the environment and builds community. I will participate in 1 community cleanup efforts in my neighborhood or local area.
Wildlife
Learn to Grow Plants Your Way
Growing plants can be rewarding and can create habitats big and small for wildlife. And, we can grow things almost anywhere! I will spend 15 minutes researching options for growing plants either inside or outside.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWildlifeHow did it feel to plant something, and what kind of gardening did you do (indoors, hydroponic, outside in a garden, etc)? What did you plant and where? Feel free to share a photo to the feed!
Eliana Van Etten 4/30/2025 12:19 PMLots of opportunities to do this today. We have lots of seeds and seedlings to be planted in our Campus Food Garden. See you there in 30 min! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity and ConnectionWhat was the most rewarding part of bringing people together for a gathering? Did you experience any challenges in hosting, and if so, how did you overcome them?
Eliana Van Etten 4/30/2025 12:18 PM- TEAM CAPTAIN
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We are social creatures, we do better when we work as teams, as we share experiences, as we talk about emotions. It is not always easy to organize a get together. Opening your house (or space, mind, heart) makes us feel more vulnerable, but it is also when we feel that we belong. -
REFLECTION QUESTION
Empowering the Next GenerationHow can schools play a bigger role in shaping future environmental leaders, and how can you support them?
Eliana Van Etten 4/30/2025 12:10 PM- TEAM CAPTAIN
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Educating the new generation is the way to go if we want to build a better future for the planet and for the human race. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth and Well-BeingWhat product did you replace, and why was it important to you? How do you feel about making a small change for a healthier, more sustainable home?
Eliana Van Etten 4/30/2025 12:08 PM- TEAM CAPTAIN
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I love ziplock bags! Every time I pull one out the box I feel guilty. My heavy heart limits my usage, and I try to replace those super practical bags with those multi-use glass tapewares often. But sometimes, I just need to use them, nothing else fits the same and for those moments, I found compostable ziplocks bags. -
Eliana Van Etten 4/30/2025 11:59 AM- TEAM CAPTAIN
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I was just submitting my last updates to this challenge and also spent some time reading our team feed! It is amazing to see the engagement, the new ideas, the small changes. Thank you for sharing those experiences. It made my Earth Month special. -
Eliana Van Etten 4/22/2025 8:09 AM- TEAM CAPTAIN
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Happy Earth Day!
"It seems to me that the natural world is the greatest source of excitement; the greatest source of visual beauty; the greatest source of intellectual interest." David Attenborough-
Kendall Decker 4/22/2025 12:12 PM- Earth Advocate 📣
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity and ConnectionComments and Feedback are welcome!
Eliana Van Etten 4/02/2025 3:35 PM- TEAM CAPTAIN
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Thank you, Seth Harris, for presenting the positive impact Emerson's products (and expertise) - our work - is generating. Excited for what the future brings. Thank you for being part of the transformation! -
Eliana Van Etten 4/02/2025 3:32 PM- TEAM CAPTAIN
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We just had our Green Team Campus update - here is the link from the recording. Hope some people get inspired and join us. So many fun projects to work on. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth and Well-BeingHow 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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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth and Well-BeingHow did exercising each day impact your physical or mental well-being? What activity did you enjoy most, and why?
Eliana Van Etten 4/01/2025 1:17 PM- TEAM CAPTAIN
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Even though working out has always been part of my weekly routine, since we adopted our new puppy, I have been walking 1 h with him every morning before work. Not sure who benefits more from those early walks, fresh air, and sneak peeks of nature. Puppy or myself?
