Ecochallenge.org

The People's Ecochallenge

October 6 - October 27, 2021

FRANCIS RAJ NADARAJEE

HP Imaging, Printing & Solutions

"Mindset Green Energy towards global warming"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
1,091 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

2,245

minutes

of additional sleep
UP TO

1,175

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

90

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

518

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

54

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

3.3

pounds of paper

have been saved

FRANCIS RAJ's 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

Food

Meet My Local Farmers

I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those around the world who produce my food in order to make better choices when I shop.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Research Local Waste Sites

Do at Home

I will spend 30 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Go Paperless

Do at Home

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 3.4lbs (1.5kg) a month or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

Do at Home

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

Healthy Sleep

Do at Home

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 120 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

Go for a Daily Walk Outside

Do at Home

I will take a walk outside for 60 minutes each day.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

Practice Loving-Kindness Meditation

Do at Home

I will spend 30 minutes practicing Loving-Kindness Meditation to nurture love and compassion for myself and others.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

Forgiveness

Do at Home

I will begin, or continue, on the journey of forgiving myself and/or other(s). I may do this through journaling, meditation, prayer, and/or talking with a licensed healthcare professional.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

Family Game Hour

Do at Home

I will spend quality time with family and friends by playing low-tech game(s) and/or through the spirit of imagination.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community

Learn About Trans, Femme, and Nonbinary Experiences

Do at Home

I will spend 30 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community

Learn More about Food Apartheid

Do at Home

I will spend 60 minutes learning about food apartheid and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community

Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns

Do at Home

I will spend 60 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community

Set a Sustainable Impact goal for FY22 ARC

With FY22 HP employee goal setting around the corner, get ready to set your Sustainable Impact goal using these resources.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community

Support Businesses Owned by People of Color

Do at Home

Racial inequity is both a sustainability and justice problem. I will support businesses owned by people of color in my community whenever I shop.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community

LISTEN TO “UNDERSTANDING DIGITAL EQUITY”

A 20-minute interactive audio experience designed to help you understand why it’s so important to ensure all individuals access to technology.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community

READ HP’S 2020 SUSTAINABLE IMPACT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Get up to speed on HP’s 2030 goals and progress.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community

SET A SUSTAINABLE IMPACT GOAL FOR FY22 ARC

With FY22 HP employee goal setting around the corner, get ready to set your Sustainable Impact goal using these resources.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

JOIN TREES FOR JANE

HP is a founding partner of Dr. Jane Goodall’s grassroots initiative to restore the world’s forests. You can plant a tree in honor of Jane.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

GET TO KNOW HP’S FOREST POSITIVE VISION

Watch a 5-minute video to learn about HP’s forest positive vision.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

LEARN ABOUT HP’S SUSTAINABLE BOND FRAMEWORK

Launched in June, HP is using this new framework to issue bonds to help finance HP projects that contribute to a more sustainable and just future.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community

WATCH “WHY EQUITY MATTERS FOR COMPANIES”

Join Ellen Jackowski, HP’s Chief Impact Officer, and 3BL Media to learn why driving digital equity is crucial in the broader push for justice.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Learn about HP’s Sustainable Bond Framework

Launched in June, HP is using this new framework to issue bonds to help finance HP projects that contribute to a more sustainable and just future.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Join Trees for Jane

HP is a founding partner of Dr. Jane Goodall’s grassroots initiative to restore the world’s forests. You can plant a tree in honor of Jane.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Get to Know HP’s Forest Positive Vision

Watch a 5-minute video to learn about HP’s forest positive vision.

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?

FRANCIS RAJ NADARAJEE 10/26/2021 11:40 PM

Nuclear Energy Facts
Nuclear energy is the energy stored in the nucleus of an atom. It can be used to produce electricity. But, before it can used, it must be released. The enormous energy that is stored in the bonds that hold atoms together can be released by two processes: nuclear fission or nuclear fusion. In nuclear fission, atoms are split to form smaller atoms, releasing energy whereas in nuclear fusion atoms are combined or fused to form a larger atom. This is how the sun produces energy.
https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/various-nuclear-energy-facts.php

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FRANCIS RAJ NADARAJEE 10/25/2021 8:21 PM

15 Surprising Myths About Green Living
Green living is a chosen lifestyle that is aimed at conservation of earth’s biodiversity and habitats and reservation of the earth’s and personal resources. It was until the effects of global warming became evident that humanity begun to reconsider the impact of their actions on planet earth. This is what inspired the green living concept. Otherwise stated, green living tries to lessen the impact of pollution and wastage by opting for a less wasteful and environmentally friendly lifestyle.

Essentially, green living is based on six principles; eco-friendly homes, clean energy, sustainable and healthy food, clean transportation, proper usage of water and proper disposal of waste. As much as green living is good for environmental sustainability, there are several myths arising that make people who choose this lifestyle to look like extremists and some that may be misleading to those living green. This article debunks the 15 surprising myths about green living.
https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/surprising-myths-about-green-living.php

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FRANCIS RAJ NADARAJEE 10/24/2021 6:12 PM

Various Types of Natural Ecosystem
The natural ecosystem is a community of living and non-living organisms, where each component interacts together as a unit through biological, physical and chemical processes. The distinctiveness of natural ecosystems is that they are purely natural and their formations are not in any way influenced by human activity.

The reason for pointing this out is because the ecosystem is an intricate term, and as such, it also encompasses artificial ecosystems – influenced by human activity, which necessitates the need to differentiate the two. The components enabling the interactions that make up the natural ecosystems include soil, plants, sunlight, air, water, microorganisms and animals. The sizes and characteristics of ecosystems also vary and are thus categorized according to the notable variations.
https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/various-types-natural-ecosystem.php

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FRANCIS RAJ NADARAJEE 10/24/2021 6:09 PM

Wind Energy Facts
The growing consumption and steady increase in the price of non-renewable sources have forced people to look for alternative fuels that are available cheaply and can meet their growing demand for energy. Among the alternatives available, one of them is wind energy.

Wind energy is one of the alternative sources of energy that has been in use since 200 BC. Wind power possesses a huge potential and has been growing fast in recent years. Here in this article, we have listed are 35 facts on wind energy that can help you learn more about this green energy source.
https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/various-wind-energy-facts.php

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FRANCIS RAJ NADARAJEE 10/22/2021 2:10 AM

What is Geothermal Energy?
In the modern day, most people prioritize comfort and efficiency in their homes. How people heat and cool their homes determines the efficient realization of those priorities. A 5600 square foot home, for example, can explode your energy bills if cooling and heating systems are not efficient. The use of conventional electricity for heating and cooling greatly contributes to spike in energy bills. Conventional electricity is generated using fossil fuels such as coal and oil. With these fossil fuel sources running dangerously low, one source that humans have barely exploited, called geothermal energy, could provide attractive possibilities for bridging that gap and saving you massive energy costs. Geothermal systems take advantage of the natural warmth of the earth to heat and cool your home.

Geothermal energy is energy harvested from the heat found deep beneath the surface of the earth. The internal heat of the earth forms as a result of radioactive decay of minerals and consistent heat loss from the original earth formation. It’s is a clean and renewable form of energy because it’s infinite and doesn’t contribute to any greenhouse gas emission.
https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/howgeothermalenergyworks.php

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FRANCIS RAJ NADARAJEE 10/21/2021 12:43 AM

Is Ribbon Recyclable?
Christmastime is a fantastic period and one of the most favorable holidays of the year! You get to wrap and unwrap gifts, and if you’ve been good, you get precisely what you asked for. One of the most exciting aspects of Christmas has to be shopping for gifts, and let’s not forget wrapping paper and ribbons.

Birthdays are also remarkable whether you enjoy celebrating yours or not. You’ll certainly end up with a gift or two at the very least. Unfortunately, all these festive periods leave us with a ton of wrapping paper and ribbons. Getting past the excitement of these periods, we’ll have to clean up and dispose of the mess it’s left behind.
Now, how do you dispose of the ribbons attached to these gifts? Sure, you can reuse them multiple times, thankfully, but you’ll eventually have to dispose of them, as they won’t last forever.
https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/is-ribbon-recyclable.php

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FRANCIS RAJ NADARAJEE 10/20/2021 7:42 PM

To all the healthcare workers and other frontline workers in Malaysia,
would like to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all the healthcare workers working in the Ministry of Health Malaysia, related ministries and private healthcare facilities in Malaysia. The COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging, and it has put significant pressure on our healthcare system. Nevertheless, our healthcare workers continue to devote their time and energy to contain this pandemic. We are humbled by your immense sacrifices, invaluable dedication, commitment and unwavering efforts in managing COVID-19, oftentimes risking your own lives, for the benefit of the nation.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community Support Businesses Owned by People of Color

A recent Keen Independent Research Foundation study found that Minority Businesses Enterprises (MBEs) are more likely to have difficulties in receiving loans or city contracts. In what ways can you work to address systemic racism like that demonstrated in this study?

FRANCIS RAJ NADARAJEE 10/19/2021 6:59 PM

Base on quality works produced or talented (new player) by demonstrated on presentation, anyone deserve to get loan and city contracts. A lot of new invention and innovation comes from young generation. Skin color never determine human capabilities. Equally treat will develop not only nation but humankind.

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FRANCIS RAJ NADARAJEE 10/19/2021 6:52 PM

Are Campfires Bad For The Environment?
We all love to go out, enjoy some time with our families and friends, over the warmth of a campfire. They are wonderful, an ingredient of sleeping outdoors, a bringer of joy and a source of warmth over the cold nights. However, campfires can be bad for the environment, to a point of resulting in global warming. They result in air pollution, untenable wildfires and are overall a great risk to the environment, the people and wildlife. This article will talk more about wildfires and the risks they pose.
https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/are-campfires-bad-for-environment.php#more-14393

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FRANCIS RAJ NADARAJEE 10/19/2021 5:00 AM

15 Best Hydroponic Plants (Vegetables, Herbs, or Fruits) That Can be Easily Grown Hydroponically
If you want to embrace a sustainable lifestyle, choosing Hydroponic farming might just be the first step. But what exactly is hydroponic farming? For the uninitiated, Hydroponic farming is a form of farming that does not involve soil. In fact, the water requirement too is significantly less. The best part: this mode of farming does not require much space either, thereby turning out to be ideal for both people living in apartments and those living in gardens.

At this point, you might be wondering what plants and vegetables one can grow in their hydroponic garden. Well, that is exactly what we will discuss in the course of this article. As you keep reading you will find a detailed insight into the best veggies, herbs, and fruits for your hydroponic garden.
https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/best-hydroponic-plants.php

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