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2018 People's Ecochallenge
October 3 - October 24, 2018
Curtis Wray's avatar

Curtis Wray

HP Inc. Fort Collins

"I want to increase my awareness my actions have on the planet and minimize those impacts."

Points Total

  • 0 Today
  • 0 This Week
  • 528 Total

Participant Impact

  • up to
    12
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • up to
    42
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • up to
    720
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • up to
    30
    minutes
    spent learning
  • up to
    360
    minutes
    spent outdoors

Curtis's Actions

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.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk for 20 minutes each day.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

Completed
One-Time Action

Health

Know My health

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

Completed
One-Time Action

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Find Local Recycling Depots

I will spend at least 30 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

Completed
One-Time Action

Feed

  • Reflection Question
    Health Know My health
    How do you deal with the physical and emotional stress of the big problems we face? How can you help others cope?
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    Curtis Wray 10/23/2018 8:23 AM
    Exercise and zoning out help me. Also, turning off the news.
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  • Reflection Question
    Energy Power Down the Computer
    What are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
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    Curtis Wray 10/23/2018 8:23 AM
    unplug small appliances when they aren't in use (like a sprinkler controller - or a toaster)
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  • Reflection Question
    Waste Find Local Recycling Depots
    Our ability to recycle certain things ebbs and flows based upon many factors. Luckily there are places that accept uncommon things to recycle or dispose of in a less harmful way. What did you find when looking for places to recycle items that can't be recycled in your curbside bin?
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    Curtis Wray 10/19/2018 8:55 AM
    I found that mixed material padded envelopes are not easily recyclable - which is too bad. I have noticed that Amazon has switched to all plastic padded envelopes. So that is something.
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  • Reflection Question
    Nature Go for a Daily Walk
    How do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?
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    Curtis Wray 10/09/2018 11:26 AM
    I enjoy looking at the fall colors more when i don't have to worry about driving.
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  • Reflection Question
    Simplicity Go for a Daily Walk
    Fresh air and movement are good for our entire being and can help us think more clearly and creatively. How does taking a walk each day affect yourself and/or your work?
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    Curtis Wray 10/09/2018 11:25 AM
    it helps me stretch my legs and gives a good change of scenery compared to looking at a display all day
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  • Reflection Question
    Health Go get a check up
    How do you practice self care?
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    Curtis Wray 10/09/2018 8:55 AM
    Watch TV, go for a walk, and try to limit junk food.
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  • Reflection Question
    Waste Use Reusable Bags
    What do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reuseable one with you? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to establish this a successful habit?
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    Curtis Wray 10/09/2018 8:54 AM
    I keep my reusable bags in my car.
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    Curtis Wray 10/03/2018 9:40 AM
    "Know my health" is another good one, since in a few weeks we have the on-site Know My Numbers.
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  • Reflection Question
    Waste Use a Reusable Mug
    Maybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reuseable one but it's just hard to make the switch. Think about what stands in your way of making this a habit. By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
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    Curtis Wray 10/03/2018 9:34 AM
    One challenge to switching to the reusable mug is the need to wash it in a timely manner. I tend to only wash my mug at my desk maybe once a week.
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    Curtis Wray 10/03/2018 9:25 AM
    "Go for a daily walk" is an action for both Nature and Simplicity. Track that action and get two for the price of one!
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