Deloitte New Orleans Team

It was challenging and eye opening to see all the little plastics that get accumulated in one day from cheese stick wrappers, to plastic applesauce cups, to plastic wraps from snacks. For the most part, my husband and I cook our meals and meal prep which helps to reduce the waste of food and plastic by storing our meals in glass containers. We...

Flooding is a major issue in my city /state and is a concern due to the climate and pending hurricanes that may / may not hit us from the gulf. The pipes and sewage system that our state is coming across a huge dilemma with flooding due to the pipes being so old. The pipes that the city has is around hundred years old and may carry lead and...

The was a very successful eco challenge. i really enjoyed it this year as there was so many activities to choose from to make me more conscience

While walking I am able to get exercise and pick up a few pieces of litter.

The most carbon that is emitted in my life is from electricity and the gas heaters that I have at home. The amount of electricity that is used in a home daily is enormous and can be reduced through Energy Star appliances and making more sustainable options. By implementing energy saving light bulbs, tankless water heaters, energy saving washer...

I did an energy audit at my parents home and in-laws-home and learn that there were several areas that both homes can improve on energy saving. My family home that I group up in is over 100 years old and is quiet a lot to maintain. The home definitely can use some upgrades for the window where some air leaks are located as well as the...

this eco challenge has helped make me more aware by creating new habits

Instead of flying for our destination we opted to take a staycation. It was still great and allowed us to get away from the house and unwind. For future trips I plan into looking at the Gray Hound Bus transportation method, cruise via ship, or doing another staycation by being a tourist in my own city and exploring more via the streetcar.

I learned that our State's energy program includes installing solar panels for residents and commercial companies. Our office moved into a new space last year and made sure that in their design plan to incorporate energy efficient appliances. They installed lights that do not take a lot of energy and they shut off automatically if there is no...

Interesting fact did you know that the EPA is trying replace all lead pipe lines in the United States which is where we receive our drinking water. Some states do not know exactly how many lines they have in their states regarding the lead pipes. Are there devices that you all use or by to filter out chemicals or lead from your drinking water?