doug.cheney@hp.com doug.cheney@hp.com
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 581 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO8.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO30meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO151minutesspent learning
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UP TO120minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO68pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO5.0whole food mealsconsumed
doug.cheney@hp.com's actions
Health
Take Control
Both system and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Nature
Forage for My Food
I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
Nature
Support Local Pollinators
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 120 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 3 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.
Food
Join a Local CSA
I will sign up for a local CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture).
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
Energy
Power Down the Computer
I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 8 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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?
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doug.cheney@hp.com doug.cheney@hp.com 10/22/2018 8:01 PMI've always paid attention to what I eat but it hasn't really been a mission- more just a habit in part driven by the fact I am too lazy to exercise as much as I should. This year the Eco Challenge has inspired me to really focus on food, what I know about where it comes from and what I should know about the food. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Plant an Herb GardenConsider the ways you can garden: a plot of land? a patio container? hanging basket? windowsill gardens? What would work best for your living situation and lifestyle?
doug.cheney@hp.com doug.cheney@hp.com 10/18/2018 7:11 PMFor much of my adult life I have been gardening in pots, small areas in my small yards as life took me from house to house and city to city. Now, approaching retirement after a 4 year search in tight real estate market we stumbled on a living situation where yard is suitable for large garden and house has a sun room where I can keep growing through the winter. Still unpacking boxes but next step is plan Winter hydroponics and Spring garden. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Upgrade Heating & Cooling UnitsWhat inspires you to act on sustainable energy and other energy issues?
doug.cheney@hp.com doug.cheney@hp.com 10/17/2018 12:00 PMI see what people accomplish with not much income and little resources available to them. Makes me realize I could do so much more.