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Eliana Van Etten

EMERSON MSOL BOULDER - Green Machine

POINTS TOTAL

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  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 571 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1,186
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    90
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables
  • UP TO
    1.0
    product
    replaced with sustainable alternatives
  • UP TO
    189
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • UP TO
    1.0
    donation
    made
  • UP TO
    1.0
    school
    supported
  • UP TO
    1.0
    community event
    hosted or attended
  • UP TO
    272
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    24
    minutes
    spent 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.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

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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.

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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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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!

UNCOMPLETED
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!

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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DAILY 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 4 servings of a variety of colorful fruits and veggies.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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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.

UNCOMPLETED
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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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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
    Wildlife
    How 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!

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    Eliana Van Etten 4/30/2025 12:19 PM
    • TEAM CAPTAIN
    • 5-DAY STREAK
    Lots 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 QUESTION
    Community and Connection
    What 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?

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    Eliana Van Etten 4/30/2025 12:18 PM
    • TEAM CAPTAIN
    • 5-DAY STREAK
    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 Generation
    How can schools play a bigger role in shaping future environmental leaders, and how can you support them?

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    Eliana Van Etten 4/30/2025 12:10 PM
    • TEAM CAPTAIN
    • 5-DAY STREAK
    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 QUESTION
    Health and Well-Being
    What 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?

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    Eliana Van Etten 4/30/2025 12:08 PM
    • TEAM CAPTAIN
    • 5-DAY STREAK
    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.

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    Eliana Van Etten 4/30/2025 11:59 AM
    • TEAM CAPTAIN
    • 5-DAY STREAK
    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.

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    Eliana Van Etten 4/22/2025 8:09 AM
    • TEAM CAPTAIN
    • 5-DAY STREAK
    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

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      Kendall Decker 4/22/2025 12:12 PM
      • Earth Advocate 📣
      • 16-DAY STREAK
      Happy Earth Day! It's my favorite date of the year!!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community and Connection
    Comments and Feedback are welcome!

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    Eliana Van Etten 4/02/2025 3:35 PM
    • TEAM CAPTAIN
    • 5-DAY STREAK
    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!

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    Eliana Van Etten 4/02/2025 3:32 PM
    • TEAM CAPTAIN
    • 5-DAY STREAK
    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 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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    Eliana Van Etten 4/01/2025 1:30 PM
    • TEAM CAPTAIN
    • 5-DAY STREAK


    In Colorado, not many fruits are in season in early April. I found a great compromise with Gold Nugget Mandarins, grown from late winter to summer in California. They are delicious and supply the very needed hydration.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health and Well-Being
    How did exercising each day impact your physical or mental well-being? What activity did you enjoy most, and why?

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    Eliana Van Etten 4/01/2025 1:17 PM
    • TEAM CAPTAIN
    • 5-DAY STREAK
    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?