James Riddle
"Find some more new ways to reduce my family/community/company's impact, and get outdoors and enjoy the Fall."
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participant impact
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO40conversationswith people
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UP TO120gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO2.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO3.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO63milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO63milestraveled by bike
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UP TO270minutesspent learning
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UP TO411minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO235minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO3,034pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO2.0treesplanted
James's actions
Nature
Forage for My Food
Do at Home
I will use the resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
Nature
GET TO KNOW HP’S FOREST POSITIVE VISION
Watch a 5-minute video to learn about HP’s forest positive vision.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
Do at Home
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
Do at Home
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
Do at Home
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Simplicity
Research My Investment Portfolio
Do at Home
I will find out what stocks and bonds are in my investment account portfolio to determine if they align with my values (e.g. environmental, social responsibility, community).
Simplicity
Research Impact Investing
Do at Home
Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing and determine if it is right for me.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
Do at Home
I will replace 20 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.
Simplicity
Meditate
Do at Home
I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 2 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.
Transportation
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
Do at Home
I will spend at least 45 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 3 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transportation
Stay on the Ground
Do at Home
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Transportation
Improve a Bus Stop
I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.
Transportation
Choose a Carbon Offset
If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
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.
Community
Engage In Active Listening
Do at Home
I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 5 conversations.
Community
Volunteer in My Community
Do at Home
I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
Water
5-Minute Showers
Do at Home
I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
Do at Home
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.
Water
Ditch the Lawn
Do at Home
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.
Nature
Plant Trees
Do at Home
I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
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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James Riddle 10/27/2021 8:27 AMLast day of the ecochallenge and all selected one-time actions completed... See you next year! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric VehicleReducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?
James Riddle 10/26/2021 9:53 AMMy single biggest motivator for buying an EV really is reducing overall GHG emissions and promoting the rapid transition to a low carbon economy and community. -
James Riddle 10/26/2021 9:18 AMonly one day left to finish off the one-time actions! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Research My Investment PortfolioIn what ways can you increase the positive impacts and decrease the negative impacts of your financial investments?
James Riddle 10/26/2021 9:17 AMincrease positive impacts by investing in activist funds, decrease negative impacts by investing in ESG funds. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Stay on the GroundWhat was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?
James Riddle 10/25/2021 8:54 AMmy family thought critically about who really needed to travel and where. in doing so fewer of us needed air travel and we flew less distance. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Choose a Carbon OffsetA round-trip flight from New York City to Los Angeles emits just over 1.5 tons of CO2—per person. That’s a lot of carbon! What can you do to reduce the number of flights you take per year?
James Riddle 10/25/2021 8:53 AMas much as virtual meetings are an awful substitute for in-person interaction, at least they save on air travel impacts. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Research Impact InvestingHow might impact investing help you better live your values?
James Riddle 10/25/2021 8:51 AMimpact investing can drive change at levels i'd otherwise not have access to. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Forage for My FoodPeople are motivated to forage for many different reasons: as a source for food, a means of income, to connect with nature, to participate in cultural tradition, transmitting specific ecological knowledge, or as a means of stewarding local and native plant populations are just a few examples. What is your chief motivation for foraging?
James Riddle 10/25/2021 8:51 AMforaging is both a fun and relaxing activity (you pretty much have to be outdoors), also foraging helps me feel like my modern city life is just a little bit less wasteful. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Buy From a Farmers MarketWhat is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?
James Riddle 10/25/2021 8:49 AMeat more vegetables and less meat. and when eating meat/dairy buy from local farmers that are good stewards of their land. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Volunteer in My CommunityWhat is one thing you can do to help your community become more sustainable?
James Riddle 10/25/2021 8:48 AMadvocate for all community infrastructure and procurement spending to take long term sustainability and social equity into account.