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October 1 - October 31, 2024
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Mohammed Saad Ahmed

HP Inc. Eco Saviours

"Saving the Mother Earth."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 710 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    133
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    1.0
    energy audit
    conducted
  • UP TO
    3.3
    pounds of paper
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    240
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    5.0
    water collection systems
    installed
  • UP TO
    66
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    62
    neighbors
    met
  • UP TO
    376
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    163
    minutes
    spent learning

Mohammed Saad's actions

Food

Smart Seafood Choices

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

COMPLETED 31
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Talk To My Friends and Colleagues

I will research the social or environmental issues in my community that matter to me and tell 1 friends and/or colleagues each day about what I learn. I will also share what I learn on the Ecochallenge feed.

COMPLETED 31
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units with energy saving units.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Switch to Cold Water

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Online Energy Audit

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Choose Clean/Renewable Energy

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Car Share

I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Stay on the Ground

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

I will save up to 8 gallons (32 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow shower-head.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Collect Rain Water

I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Eco-Friendly Gardening

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Go Paperless

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

Nature

Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

COMPLETED 31
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Practice Gratitude for Earth

I will spend 5 minutes per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.

COMPLETED 31
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Engage In Active Listening

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 1 conversations.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Meet My Neighbors

I will meet 1 new neighbors each day.

COMPLETED 31
DAILY ACTIONS

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?


  • Mohammed Saad Ahmed's avatar
    Mohammed Saad Ahmed 10/30/2024 11:48 AM
    This year's challenge is getting over, see you next year.

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    Mohammed Saad Ahmed 10/30/2024 3:22 AM
    Be happy in all the situations.

    • Anna Marie Angeles's avatar
      Anna Marie Angeles 10/30/2024 6:18 AM
      That’s a beautiful philosophy to live by! 😊 Finding happiness in every situation can truly transform your outlook on life.

  • Mohammed Saad Ahmed's avatar
    Mohammed Saad Ahmed 10/28/2024 8:29 AM
    Stay positive and Happy!!

    • Lenka Karetkova's avatar
      Lenka Karetkova 10/28/2024 12:37 PM
      yes! it makes such a difference in your day!

    • Dhanaraj Ramasamy's avatar
      Dhanaraj Ramasamy 10/28/2024 8:45 AM
      Absolutely! Staying positive and being happy can bring difference in how we experience life. Spend more time in doing things we love. Keep Shining!

  • Mohammed Saad Ahmed's avatar
    Mohammed Saad Ahmed 10/25/2024 6:41 AM
    Stay positive in every situation.

    • Jeanne Poirier's avatar
      Jeanne Poirier 10/25/2024 7:29 PM
      These words echoed inside me earlier today. Hard to do at times - and this challenge really helped me to "just get over it" - HA! So easy to say . . .
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community Engage In Active Listening
    What was it like to actively listen to someone? How did both people and the conversations benefit from active listening?

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    Mohammed Saad Ahmed 10/25/2024 6:39 AM
    It takes time to be a active listener and it will help both the people.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Switch to Cold Water
    What do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?

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    Mohammed Saad Ahmed 10/25/2024 6:38 AM
    Buying eco friendly things.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Online Energy Audit
    What most interested or surprised you about your own energy footprint? What changes did you make or will you make?

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    Mohammed Saad Ahmed 10/25/2024 6:38 AM
    Trying to save the energy.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
    How might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the shift to clean energy?

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    Mohammed Saad Ahmed 10/25/2024 6:37 AM
    This type of challenges helps to spread the required awareness.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
    What inspires you to act on sustainable energy and other energy issues?

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    Mohammed Saad Ahmed 10/25/2024 6:37 AM
    Saving Mother Earth is the main concern.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation Improve a Bus Stop
    How can you advocate for transportation systems which minimize environmental impact while also meeting human needs?

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    Mohammed Saad Ahmed 10/25/2024 6:36 AM
    There are many ways to travel, if possible trying to find the best mode depends on the situation.