Tzinwern Wong

I spend 5 minutes analyzing my recent utility bills, which might include electricity, gas, or water to see what my current usage is and determine if I can reduce my energy and water use.

I will watch 2 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.

I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

I will contact my energy company to find out how to sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

I will install a heat pump in my home or business.

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.

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.

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.

I will take at least one photograph that shows how sustainability / the energy transition already shows up in my daily life (e.g., electric vehicles, paper packaging…), and I will post it on LinkedIn with the hashtags #EarthMonthEcochallenge #EarthMonthAtEmerson.

Each day, I will spend 15 minutes learning about these SDGs and talk with 2 people about what I learned.

Each day, I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs and talk with 1 people about what I learned.

I will watch 2 documentaries about climate change.

I will spend 5 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

I will replace 15 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.

Each day, I will spend 5 minutes learning about these SDGs and talk with 5 people about what I learned.

I will make a few homemade cleaning products.

I will call my elected officials to ask about what they are doing regarding water issues in my region.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about water justice in my region.

I will watch 2 documentaries about food, water, or basic needs.

I will watch 2 documentaries about equity, gender, health, or peace.

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.

I will volunteer 1 hours in my community.

Access to affordable, nutritious food is a food justice issue. I will advocate for equitable food options at work, campus, or in the spaces I frequent by contacting community leaders and/or doing other advocacy actions.