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April 1 - April 30, 2024
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Carlene Bryan

Weill Cornell Medicine

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 64 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    4.0
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    2.0
    single-use bags
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    4.0
    pieces of plastic cutlery
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    1.7
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    20
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • UP TO
    20
    miles
    traveled by bus
  • UP TO
    2.0
    local or diverse businesses
    supported
  • UP TO
    1.0
    healthcare connection
    made

Carlene's actions

In Our Communities

Support Diverse and Locally-Owned Businesses

I will promote equity and support my community by purchasing items at 5 diverse- and/or locally-owned businesses.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Work

Last to Leave? Lights Out, Please!

Lighting makes up approximately 10% of hospitals' energy use on average. I will save energy by turning off unnecessary lights when not in use and when I am the last one to leave a space.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

At Home

Brush My Teeth Without Water Running

I will save up to 4 gallons (15 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

At Work

Greener Purchasing

I will select a greener option when purchasing supplies, such as products that have environmental certifications, less packaging, or other environmental attributes, or come from local vendors.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Home

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Work

Use Reusables at Work

I will keep 6 forks, spoons, and/or knives from entering the landfill by using reusable utensils when eating at work.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

At Work

Use Public Transit

I will use public transit 18 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

In Our Communities

Use Reusable Bags

I will refuse 1 of single-use paper or plastic bags each day by bringing my own reusable bags or carrying purchased goods another way.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

In Our Communities

Drive Less

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, or walking and biking instead.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

At Work

Stay Connected

I will schedule coffee breaks, lunches, and/or check-in meetings with 2 coworkers to promote connectivity in my workplace.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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