

Matt Hucker
"Helping colleagues lead happier, healthier and more sustainable lives"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,491 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1,870minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO600gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO710minutesspent learning
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UP TO4.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO42meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO1,070minutesnot spent in front of a screen
Matt's actions
Health & Equity
Spend Time Outside
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will replace 30 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.
Education & Livelihood
Volunteer to Tutor
SDG #4 Education
I will volunteer to tutor in my community at least once this month.
Economy & Communities
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
SDG #7 Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Basic Needs & Security
Volunteer
SDG #1 No Poverty
In my community, I will volunteer at a community shelter, food pantry or soup kitchen.
Health & Equity
Practice Mindfulness
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 15 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.
Climate & Ecosystems
Calculate Your Carbon Impact
SDG #13 Climate
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.
Basic Needs & Security
Reduce Animal Product Consumption
SDG #2 Zero Hunger
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Economy & Communities
Create A Readiness Plan
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will develop a readiness plan for my household in the event of an emergency.
Climate & Ecosystems
Ecological & Xeriscape Gardening
SDG #14 & 15
I will do one or more of the following actions in my yard, or volunteer in my community: plant indigenous plants, landscape with water-efficient plants, add mulching, replace a lawn, and/or use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Climate & Ecosystems
Learn About The Climate & Ecosystems SDGs
SDG #13, 14 & 15
I will spend 60 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Economy & Communities
Learn About The Economy & Communities SDGs
SDG #7, 9 & 12
I will spend 60 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Health & Equity
Learn About Gender Diversity
SDG #5 Gender
I will spend 60 minutes learning about gender diversity.
Economy & Communities
Induction Cooking
SDG #7 Energy
I will spend 60 minutes learning about induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.
Economy & Communities
Online Energy Audit
SDG #7 Energy
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Economy & Communities
Find out where your energy comes from
SDG #7 Energy
I will spend 60 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.
Education & Livelihood
Plan A Staycation in Your Community
SDG #11 Communities
For an upcoming vacation, I will plan a staycation in my region.
Education & Livelihood
Learn About The Education & Livelihood SDGs
SDG #4, 8, 11 & 17
I will spend 60 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Health & Equity
Learn About Participation and Representation
SDG #5 Gender
I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the barriers to women and girl's equal participation and representation around the world.
Health & Equity
Learn About The Health & Equity SDGs
SDG #3, 5, 10 & 16
I will spend 60 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Basic Needs & Security
Learn About the Basic Needs & Security SDGs
SDG #1, 2 & 6
I will spend 60 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Basic Needs & Security
Take 5-Minute Or Less Showers
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
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.
Climate & Ecosystems
Explore My Area
SDG #14 & 15
Each day, I will spend 10 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
Education & Livelihood
Research Impact Investing
SDG #8 Work & Economy
Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.
Climate & Ecosystems
Learn About Invasive Species
SDG #14 & 15
I will spend 60 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.
Participant Feed
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Matt Hucker 4/30/2022 2:01 PMVery sad that this is the last day of the challenge 😔
When I look back at what the team has achieved though I’m very proud at some of the actions we have taken and what we have accomplished together.
So pleased to have heard people’s stories individually, especially around behaviours that they are changing or trying to at least. Very pleased a few of our team actions have been taken on. Looking forward to hearing people’s stories on the quick ask I’m going to post on Tuesday so if you do see this post defiantly get your thinking caps on! Even if it is about how competitive I am 😊 -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & CommunitiesHow might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the clean energy shift?
Matt Hucker 4/28/2022 4:36 AMBy taking the time to review the plan I am now committing my supplier to provide me with cleaner energy. If others make the same step it will increase demand and focus suppliers on this area. Looking forward to seeing some others take the leep! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & CommunitiesWhere does the energy in your region come from? Which energy is a renewable source?
Matt Hucker 4/28/2022 4:34 AMSpent some really interesting time looking at where my own household energy comes from. Safe to say Eon seem to be doing a lot in the area. Also great to read about REGO certificates, and how they make energy traceable. Seems as though something we should be pushing for with ingredients at least if not componentary as well.
I have also been looking at (admittedly for some time now) the option to reduce my reliance on the network and invest in some solar panels, amazing to see the price differences between several years ago and now so may consider in the near future.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & LivelihoodWhat place in your region are you most excited to visit during your staycation?
Matt Hucker 4/25/2022 5:57 AMwhile its a little outside my region. the family and I are off to Skegness for a few days, we will also be going with some friends who we will pick up on the way. Instead of going abroad this year we are opting to spend most of our leave this year vacationing within the UK as there is so much of it that we have yet to see. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & CommunitiesWould you consider using an induction cooking surface? If you have used one before, what do you like about induction cooking?
Matt Hucker 4/25/2022 5:55 AMIts amazing the vast difference between the likes of Gas and Induction. I fortunately have an induction hob and it is so easy to use. The temperature gauges are much easier to use than gas. They also get hotter (and colder) faster. There is also the safety aspect, you can practically run your hand over the hob when its on and it also detects when there is nothing there even on the cheaper models and turns itself off. Its a great piece of kit and if your thinking about kitchen renovations then I would say its the way to go. Would highlight though that some models are not appropriate for people with pacemakers due to the magnets so just a quick safety tip. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & CommunitiesWhat most interested or surprised you about your energy audit?
Matt Hucker 4/23/2022 8:50 AMI have started by checking my smart meter for how much energy single items use to try and understand where my largest energy impact comes from. First step like most of the team is to turn things off at the wall when they are not in use. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & EquityWhat are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time inside and on screens?
Matt Hucker 4/22/2022 3:53 AMJust spent 30 mins outside exploring around D90. Went with our Grounds and Gardens team to see what we can do more on to improve Biodiversity on site, some great ideas on Trees, Bird Boxes, Reeds for the ponds and Bug house locations. Was great to see some wildlife, spotted a Mallard duck, Robins and of course the Rabbits!
Also Checking if people are reading this post, throughout May we have upcoming site walks with the Disability Alliance BRG, to connect with nature and improve mental health! More news coming soon on Teams -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & SecurityWith 5-minute or less showers reducing your water footprint, what do you plan to add next to your water conservation habits?
Matt Hucker 4/20/2022 8:58 AMThis has been harder than expected.
I am trying to get myself into the shower before it warms up and get used to cold showers to save on the energy.
Additionally, I now want to try adding water butts to catch rainwater opposed to filling my watering can from the tap. Secondly I am guilty of wasting water from my condenser tumble dryer, yes i have one :-(, so I want to invest in a container of sorts that I can use as an internal water butt as I dont need the water instantly at the times I do use the tumble dryer.
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Baya D 4/20/2022 2:21 PMAmazing commitment Matt - keep it up!
I have a watering can on the windowsill of my shower to catch the cold water and use it for watering houseplants!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & LivelihoodAfter learning more about investing, how can you increase positive impacts and decrease negative impacts?
Matt Hucker 4/20/2022 8:50 AMSo this is an interesting one for me. Maybe took it slightly off piste to where the challenge action is set but I looked at how different types of investment goes into "greener" companies.
The recent pensions article the BRG wrote opened my eyes to how much money can impact the world we live in. I have now planned on writing to L&G to ask them to do more towards this area. would highly recommend a look at https://makemymoneymatter.co.uk/make-a-change/ if anyone is interested in knowing more about what their pension pot is really doing for them (and how its impacting your carbon footprint).
I also took some time to look at how my football teams ownership who own Hargreaves Lansdown run their investments. Which while researching makes me feel that even big outfits like football clubs should be calling on their ownership to be more sustainable. It could even be part of the Ownership testing, to make sure owners are invested in the right areas (tangent over). -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & EquityWhat was it like to practice mindfulness? If this is a practice for you already, what was something new you understood in practicing during Earth Month?
Matt Hucker 4/20/2022 8:43 AMThis is a new habit that I will definitely take forwards. I have tried to practice it just before bed, but having a 15 month old daughter occasionally hinders the attempts. As the challenge has progresses I have also now taken to do it during the work day whenever a time slot occurs. It has helped me find that mental reset button. It also helps now hearing the birds chirping in my front garden!