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April 1 - April 30, 2024
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Cori Dougher (SWMC)

PeaceHealth

"My goal is to make sustainable, environmentally friendly lifestyle changes. "

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,749 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    5.0
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    1.0
    water leak
    reported
  • UP TO
    145
    items
    recycled
  • UP TO
    58
    pieces of plastic cutlery
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    58
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    58
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    131
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    3.0
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    1.0
    tree
    planted
  • UP TO
    2.0
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    1.0
    public official or leader
    contacted
  • UP TO
    1.0
    new green team
    formed
  • UP TO
    10
    items
    donated
  • UP TO
    2.0
    local or diverse businesses
    supported
  • UP TO
    2.0
    advocacy actions
    completed
  • UP TO
    6.0
    healthcare connections
    made
  • UP TO
    1.0
    pint of blood
    donated
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    2.0
    well-being appointments
    made
  • UP TO
    240
    minutes spent
    learning
  • UP TO
    5.0
    greener purchases
    made

Cori's actions

At Work

Turn It Off

I will turn my computer monitor(s) off at my work station when not in use to save energy (I will follow my organization's IT instructions for keeping on, turning off, or restarting computers).

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

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 29
DAILY ACTIONS

At Work

Recycling Champion

I will recycle 5 items at work and/or at home each day, making sure I review recycling program guidelines and only place accepted items that are clean, empty, and dry in the recycling bin.

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

At Work

Use Reusables at Work

I will keep 2 forks, spoons, and/or knives from entering the landfill by using reusable utensils when eating at work.

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

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Use A Reusable Mug/Bottle

I will keep 2 disposable cup(s) and/or bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle, cup, or mug.

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

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Judicious use of disinfectants

I will only use disinfectants where recommended and required by my organization's Infection Prevention and Control department.

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

At Work

Report a Leak

I will prevent water from being wasted by reporting one or more leaky faucets, toilets, or other water leaks to my organization's facilities team for repair.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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Sustainable Healthcare

I will attend or watch a recording of a webinar 30 minutes long covering one or more healthcare sustainability issues.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Home

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

In Our Communities

Plant Trees

I will plant 3 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard. Check out resources for which tree species are best to plant in your area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Work

Stay Connected

I will schedule coffee breaks, lunches, and/or check-in meetings with 5 coworkers to promote connectivity in my workplace.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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

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Network for Change

I will make 5 new healthcare connections through direct outreach or by joining a green team or industry group to learn from my peers, share best practices, and see if there are opportunities for collaboration.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Home

Choose Clean/Renewable Energy

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

In Our Communities

Advocate for Green Spaces

I will call or write 3 public officials to advocate for more green spaces around my town, particularly in neighborhoods that currently lack equitable access to green spaces.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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Donate Blood

I will donate blood in my community to make sure there are adequate supplies for routine medical services and emergencies.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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Environmental Footprint of Healthcare

I will spend 30 minutes learning about the environmental footprint of the healthcare industry, how it impacts health, and ways I can help reduce it.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Home

Adjust the Thermostat

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

COMPLETED
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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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Climate Change Impacts on Health

I will spend 30 minutes learning about the ways climate change impacts health.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

In Our Communities

Donate Items

I will help others in need and prevent useful items from going to landfill by donating 10 items.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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Medical Device Reprocessing

I will spend 30 minutes learning about the items my organization collects for medical device reprocessing and share this information with colleagues.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

In Our Communities

Buy From a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and/or meat from a local farmers market or food co-op to make 10 locally-sourced meals.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

At Home

Learn the Truth about Expiration Dates

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

At Home

Repair an Item

I will repair an item, such as clothing or an appliance, for myself, a friend, family member, or neighbor.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

At Work

Prevent Recycling Contamination

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 30 minutes learning about which items are recyclable both at my workplace and at home since they may be different, and recycle only those items.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

In Our Communities

Volunteer in My Community

I will volunteer 10 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Well-being

Learn About Constructive Communication

I will spend 30 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Well-being

Go Get a Check Up

I will make 2 appointments to support my health and well-being (primary care provider, dental, vision, etc.)

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

In Our Communities

Support Pollution Reduction

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME 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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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Strength in Numbers

I will form a new green team or healthcare sustainability group.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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?


  • Cori Dougher (SWMC)'s avatar
    Cori Dougher (SWMC) 4/30/2024 11:13 PM
    Happy last day of the Eco challenge!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    One Healthcare Sustainable Healthcare
    Briefly describe the issue(s) you learned about. How did this information impact you?

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    Cori Dougher (SWMC) 4/29/2024 10:10 PM
    Sustainability can be difficult to maintain in the lab as to stay sterile many things cannot be reused. One way the lab does maintain sustainability is by reducing test redundancy, monitoring duplicates of tests to prevent the unnecessary use of reagents.

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    Cori Dougher (SWMC) 4/29/2024 10:05 PM
    2 days left of the ecochallenge!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    One Healthcare Climate Change Impacts on Health
    How does climate change create and exacerbate health inequities?

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    Cori Dougher (SWMC) 4/28/2024 8:53 PM
    Climate change has resulted in an increase of heat waves, floods, and droughts. This in turn then increases the number of injuries, illnesses, and even deaths among humans.

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    Cori Dougher (SWMC) 4/28/2024 8:50 PM
    Only a few days left of the Eco challenge! what's a new habit you picked up on during this challenge?
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    In Our Communities Support Pollution Reduction
    What environmental factors affect human health in your region, and how do they affect it?

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    Cori Dougher (SWMC) 4/28/2024 8:46 PM
    I live not very far from a paper mill, and it produces loads of greenhouse gasses.

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    Cori Dougher (SWMC) 4/28/2024 3:50 AM
    Got a new hummingbird feeder! If you have these too don't forget to wash them weekly as mold can grow in them quite quickly.

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    Cori Dougher (SWMC) 4/26/2024 10:28 PM
    I recently switched to night shift and have been trying to keep up on my sustainable habits, anyone have some good tips and tricks?

    • Jeff Babic's avatar
      Jeff Babic 4/27/2024 5:49 AM
      Hi Cori. What are you currently engaged in? Reducing one’s carbon footprint is worthwhile but for all I know you are already doing this. :)

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    Cori Dougher (SWMC) 4/25/2024 8:59 PM
    I went to the OMSI after dark last night and they had soil testing available! If you can get your soil tested for lead, especially if you plan on growing your own fruits and vegetables!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    In Our Communities Buy From a Farmers Market
    Did procuring local ingredients impact the way you think about food or the meals you decided to prepare? If so, how?

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    Cori Dougher (SWMC) 4/25/2024 8:57 PM
    I love to get my produce from the local farmer's market. Supporting these individuals rather than big grocery stores is beneficial to the economy!