Earth Month Ecochallenge 2025: Conservation

April 1 - April 30, 2025

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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
Health and Well-Being

How did exercising each day impact your physical or mental well-being? What activity did you enjoy most, and why?
Lara Tellis 4/30/2025 2:08 PM
- Book Lover 📚
- 11-DAY STREAK
I find it hard to get motivated to exercise. However, today was a beautiful sunny day with the temperature in the 60s. Also, a group of coworkers were going on a walk around the office, so I joined them. The exercise gave me more energy for the afternoon. I usually feel very sleepy after lunch.

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Lara Tellis 4/30/2025 7:31 AM
- Book Lover 📚
- 11-DAY STREAK
It's the last day of the EcoChallenge and I personally have done better than I did in previous years. I completed all my one time actions (although I was not so good about my daily actions).

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- Ella Arce 4/30/2025 7:33 AM
  - Plant Parent 🪴
  - 16-DAY STREAK
  Great job! Better than your personal best is progress!
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Wildlife

What project or organization did you choose to support, and why did it resonate with you? What are some ways you can continue to support wildlife conservation beyond financial contributions?
Ann Lloyd 4/30/2025 5:53 AM
- Climate Advocate 🌱
- 17-DAY STREAK
I donated to Des Moines Lake Association for the installation of a new decontamination station to preserve our water quality and protect our native species. I will continue to volunteer my time and efforts to the Clean Boats, Clean Waters initiative.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Sustainable Innovation

How did replacing old bulbs with LED bulbs make you feel about reducing your energy consumption? What other small energy-saving actions could you take to reduce your environmental impact?
Ann Lloyd 4/28/2025 12:04 PM
- Climate Advocate 🌱
- 17-DAY STREAK
I have been gradually replacing all my bulbs with LED. I just wish the LED bulbs actually lasted as long as the packaging advertises.

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- Ann Lloyd 4/29/2025 6:02 AM
  
  Climate Advocate 🌱
  
  17-DAY STREAK
  I take my used LED bulbs to Home Depot. They have a recycling bin for bulbs...at least they used to. I guess it has been a while.
  
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- Lara Tellis 4/28/2025 3:00 PM
  
  Book Lover 📚
  
  11-DAY STREAK
  I also buy LED. But where can you recycle them? I remember that was an issue when they first came out.
  
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- ana ⏳ crisan 4/28/2025 12:15 PM
  
  Plant Parent 🪴
  
  17-DAY STREAK
  Nice
  
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- Carmen Deale 4/28/2025 12:11 PM
  
  TEAM CAPTAIN
  
  Exercise Lover 🤸
  
  17-DAY STREAK
  Nice work, Ann! Thank you for sharing.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health and Well-Being

What did you do to prepare for extreme weather events? Share any tips or resources you found helpful in the feed!
Ann Lloyd 4/28/2025 12:02 PM
- Climate Advocate 🌱
- 17-DAY STREAK
I read about the steps I can take to harden my home against wildfires. Residing or shingling is a big investment, but keeping gutters and foundation areas free of debris is something I can do.

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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?
Ann Lloyd 4/27/2025 7:19 PM
- Climate Advocate 🌱
- 17-DAY STREAK
Laughing together is a big reward.

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Lara Tellis 4/25/2025 11:04 AM
- Book Lover 📚
- 11-DAY STREAK
Watched two Green Pill videos: one on how we have moved from Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) to Sustainability and one about scope 1 emissions and how Emerson is working to reduce them. I didn't know about scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions before.

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Lara Tellis 4/25/2025 9:06 AM
- Book Lover 📚
- 11-DAY STREAK
I used the Whiteboard feature in Teams to have my team share things they have done for Earth month and also what their sites have done. We have a global team at four different sites.

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- DEEPANUSHA CHAKRAPANI 4/25/2025 9:10 AM
  - Adventurer 🏔
  The pic is so cool
  
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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!
Ann Lloyd 4/24/2025 6:01 AM
- Climate Advocate 🌱
- 17-DAY STREAK
Gardening is a form of meditation for me. It is so calming. Our garden club had our annual seedling event. I picked up some herbs, vegetables, and flowers and added them to the collection I overwintered in the basement. It is too early for most things yet, but hoping for a better year in my backyard garden. Last year was rough!

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Heather Compton 4/23/2025 7:49 AM
My honeybees arrived this week. I was able to get them in the hive on Monday afternoon. Excited for another year trying to raise them!

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- Neha Bhasme 4/23/2025 7:53 AM
  - Pet Parent 🐾
  - 15-DAY STREAK
  Wow! That's lovely <3
  
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- Lara Tellis 4/24/2025 9:22 AM
  - Book Lover 📚
  - 11-DAY STREAK
  I'd love to buy some honey from you! Local honey can help with seasonal allergies, which I have been experiencing lately.
  
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