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Jim Herr

The Alliance Yellow Team

"To support my professional and personal sustainability goals."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 388 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    815
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    2.0
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    240
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    1.0
    water footprint
    calculated
  • UP TO
    205
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • UP TO
    20
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    815
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    225
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    160
    minutes
    being mindful

Jim's actions

Climate & Ecosystems

Drive Less

SDG 13

To reduce CO2 emissions each day, I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Climate & Ecosystems

Calculate Your Carbon Impact

SDG 13

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Spend Time Outside

SDG 3

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.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Economy & Communities

Watch a Documentary About Economy, Energy, or Industry

SDG 7, 9, 12

I will watch 1 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Education & Livelihood

Work-Life Balance

SDG 8

During the workday, I will schedule time for daily breaks during work days to practice work-life balance.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Basic Needs & Security

Take 5-Minute Or Less Showers

SDG 6

I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Education & Livelihood

Research Impact Investing

SDG 8

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Try a New Vegan or Vegetarian Recipe

I will try a new vegan or vegetarian recipe and share how it turns out on the Ecochallenge feed, or with family and friends.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Know Your Produce

SDG 2

I will become a savvy produce shopper when buying organic and non-organic items.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Calculate Your Water Footprint

SDG 6

I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Donate Food

SDG 3, 10

I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Practice Mindfulness

SDG 3

I will spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Education & Livelihood

Week 2 - Spread the news on LinkedIn

Share your Ecochallenge experience on LinkedIn. Marketing has made it easy for us, repost from the Alliance page on 4/11.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

How are you celebrating Earth 🌎 Day?

Post in the feed about your plans or an interesting event in your community.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Education & Livelihood

Week 2 - Share some Flair

Update your Microsoft Teams background or Email signature to reference the Ecochallenge

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Education & Livelihood

Talk about the Ecochallenge with a Coworker

It's not too late to join the challenge! Share your experience or something you've learned with a coworker.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Education & Livelihood

Week 1 - Spread the news on LinkedIn

Share the Ecochallenge on LinkedIn. Be sure to tag @Alliance Technical Group and include #ecochallenge2023.

UNCOMPLETED
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?


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    Jim Herr 4/05/2023 7:48 AM
    Great work, Team Yellow! It’s not too late for folks to join. Keep up the great work. I love seeing the difference we are all making.

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    Jim Herr 4/01/2023 5:25 AM
    And we’re off! Let’s go Team Yellow!

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    Jim Herr 3/31/2023 11:55 AM
    Looking forward to kicking off the Ecochallenge tomorrow!

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    Jim Herr 3/31/2023 11:55 AM
    Looking forward to kicking off the Ecochallenge tomorrow!

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    Jim Herr 3/31/2023 5:51 AM
    One more day before we start the challenge. Let’s get ready Team Yellow. Reach out to your colleagues and encourage them to join!

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    Jim Herr 3/30/2023 6:03 AM

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    Jim Herr 3/27/2023 12:50 PM
    Wow! What an amazing response. I'm looking forward to our Ecochallenge starting in April. Go Team Yellow!

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    Jim Herr 3/24/2023 1:09 PM
    I'm excited to participate in this year's Earth Month Ecochallenge as the Team Leader for the Alliance Team Yellow. It's great to work for a company like Alliance because of its commitment to helping our customers achieve their environmental goals and recognized as the premier technical solution provider for compliance and risk reduction.

    Let's go Team Yellow!