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April 1 - April 30, 2021

Office Depot Sustainability Feed

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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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Industry Find a Local Climate-Friendly Supermarket
    How close is the nearest climate-friendly supermarket to your home? How could you encourage local supermarket to reduce or phase out their use of HFC refrigerants?

    Shannon Hunter's avatar
    Shannon Hunter 4/25/2021 5:53 AM
    Great way for each of us to do our part...
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health and Education Make School More Affordable
    Why is it important that girls have equal access to education in order to reduce our global greenhouse gas emissions?

    Shannon Hunter's avatar
    Shannon Hunter 4/20/2021 6:58 AM
    Equal access to education helps with family planning
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Industry Go Paperless
    What do you want to prioritize over material 'stuff' in your own life?

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    Shannon Hunter 4/18/2021 4:11 AM
    My family, my faith and helping others.  
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health and Education ODP Sustainability Report
    What inspired you after reading the report? What areas would you like to see ODP do better?

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    Shannon Hunter 4/16/2021 12:23 PM
    What inspires me about our Sustainability Program is that so many associates contribute to it and it highlights our 5C Culture and especially the Caring 5C.  Caring for our environment, our associates, our customers and our communities which takes a lot of passion from across the organization.  

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    Charles Neidenbach 4/12/2021 8:45 AM
    Hi Team!  We are now being challenged by the Women in Leadership - Mother Earth team at Office Depot!  Let's see if we can give them a good run through the rest of the challenge!

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    cary betti 4/06/2021 9:49 AM
    It's amazing how I now take the time to have lunch without being technically connected (phone, laptop)

    • Charles Neidenbach's avatar
      Charles Neidenbach 4/06/2021 12:28 PM
      I am trying to do this daily action as well!  It has been so helpful for my self care and starting the day off right, especially with breakfast and lunch!

  • Shannon Hunter's avatar
    Shannon Hunter 4/05/2021 3:51 PM
    I think we need a little friendly competition within our team to help us against the other teams.  Let's see if someone can catch Charles...Thanks for joining and let's challenge each other to be more educated and drive sustainability at work and home.  
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Accelerating Solutions Choose Renewable Energy or Purchase Renewable Energy Credits
    Your utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your ZIP code, region, and/or state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?

    Charles Neidenbach's avatar
    Charles Neidenbach 4/03/2021 6:29 AM
    We are now purchasing RECs to source our home electricity from 100% renewables!  Cost is 1cent per kWh or only about $5 per month!

  • Shannon Hunter's avatar
    Shannon Hunter 4/03/2021 5:31 AM
    Love this challenge and it holds us accountable to look for ways to individually make a difference but know you are accountable to your team.  Let's do this...
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Electricity Support Companies Leading in Green Energy
    Every dollar you put into solar or wind is a dollar not put into traditional financial institutions. You'll also be bolstering the fossil fuel divestment movement, too. Name some companies you know that invest in green energy. How can you support them?

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    Charles Neidenbach 4/01/2021 1:57 PM
    I invest with Earth Equity Advisors Align Digital platform!  Veritas wind systems is a great wind company to support.