The Hartford Environmental Action Team (HEAT)

It surprises me it isn't more. This could go towards a 401k or savings and have a far bigger impact on the future for the family.

This challenge really made me think about my actions.  More importantly, it prompted change in my actions.  For several years, I would buy four bottles of water to keep in my car for my three weekly travel days.  It was for convenience mostly, but I also couldn't trust myself to remember to bring in a refillable bottle everyday when I got...

Compost avg per day is 40-%   Thats horrible.  40% waste food/day

vitual meetings too much.  

It was a very busy and tough final day. I had to squeeze in the 10 min outdoor , the day was sunny and that helped the cause. I had a revelation with respect to ethical investing and took my first leap of faith. There is still a long way to go. I am hoping to continue the daily activities as much as I can.

This was a great challenge this year.  I was able to contribute in ways I had not been able to do in past.   Thanks to The Hartford for sponsoring.

I like reminding my husband to fill the flower watering bucket with water at the shower while he is waiting for the warm water to come. Happy plants! :)

I have learned a lot from this challenge.  I am so very glad to have the opportunity to participate!  One of the biggest take always for myself and my family is the disconnecting at meal time. It has truly brought us together more.  I will continue to use all that I have learned to make positive contributions to the environment.  I will also...

Going well - really like the format - has given me some good ideas to improve my behavior

Simple things such as turning off the light when leaving a room, using solar powered night lights for my daughter and also switching to energy saving appliances over the years.  These are all ways I contribute to reducing my environmental footprint.  I also carpool 3/4 days that I am in office.  I then telecommute 1 day a week- this helps...