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Monica Edwards

Froedtert Health

"“Little drops of water, little grains of sand, make the mighty ocean and the pleasant land. So the little moments, humble though they be, make the mighty ages of Eternity. So the little errors lead the soul away from the paths of virtue far in sin to stray. Little deeds of kindness, little words of love, help to make earth happy, like the Heaven above.” ― Julia A.F. Carney"

POINTS TOTAL

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  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 661 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    8.0
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    93
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • UP TO
    93
    miles
    traveled by bus
  • UP TO
    1,762
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    95
    items
    recycled
  • UP TO
    220
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    2.0
    water leaks
    reported
  • UP TO
    1.0
    pint of blood
    donated
  • UP TO
    490
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    4.0
    healthcare connections
    made
  • UP TO
    2.0
    greener purchases
    made
  • UP TO
    60
    minutes spent
    learning

Monica's actions

One Healthcare

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

At Work

Prevent Recycling Contamination

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 60 minutes learning about which items are recyclable both at my workplace and at home since they may be different, and recycle only those items.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 16
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

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

Indoor Air Quality

I will spend 60 minutes learning about how indoor air quality impacts health and commit to taking one action to improve indoor air quality in my living space.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Home

Shorter Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Well-being

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Well-being

Reduce Refined Sugar

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

One Healthcare

Creative Solutions

I will share one idea for making my organization more sustainable on our team's feed.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

One Healthcare

Network for Change

I will make 1 new healthcare connections at my workplace or beyond to learn from my peers, share best practices, and see if there are opportunities for collaboration

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

At Work

Use Public Transit

I will use public transit 1 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

At Work

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

One Healthcare

Environmental Footprint of Healthcare

I will spend 15 minutes learning about the environmental footprint of the healthcare industry, how it impacts health, and ways I can help reduce it.

UNCOMPLETED
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

At Work

Stay Connected

I will schedule coffee breaks, lunches, and/or check-in meetings with 1 coworkers to promote connectivity in my workplace.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 12
DAILY ACTIONS

One Healthcare

Environmental Footprint of Healthcare

I will spend 15 minutes learning about the environmental footprint of the healthcare industry, how it impacts health, and ways I can help reduce it.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

One Healthcare

Donate Blood at a Versiti Blood Drive

I will donate blood to ensure there are adequate supplies for routine medical services and emergencies. Two opportunities at Froedtert Health are April 14 at Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital or April 15 and 18 at Froedtert Hospital.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Work

Purchase a Coolfood dish at Froedtert Health dining areas

I will try a new Coolfood dish in our dining areas to help reach our goal of reducing our greenhouse gas emissions in the food we serve by 25% by 2030.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Work
    What have you learned about what is accepted by local haulers for recycling, what you can drop off or ship to certain places, and what is not recyclable in your area? What is the most difficult part of recycling for you?

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    Monica Edwards 4/29/2025 10:03 AM
    • Eco-Champion 🌎
    I learned that paper cups aren't recyclable and if they have a plastic coating they can't be composted either. I also know that TerraCycle will send you a shipping label to send them items not normally accepted by local recycling providers. I save all my coffee bags and ship them to them to process. The most difficult part of recycling is the lack of knowledge of the general public about recycling. Having annual required training for staff is essential to diverting as much as possible from the landfill.

    • Sally Wright (SSC)'s avatar
      Sally Wright (SSC) 4/29/2025 10:14 AM
      • Nature Steward 🌳
      I'll need to check them out. I have heard of TerraCycle for several years now but haven't pursued it yet. I guess now is the time! Thanks for the prompt!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Work
    When did you learn about recycling? Why is recycling important to you?

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    Monica Edwards 4/29/2025 8:55 AM
    • Eco-Champion 🌎
    I learned about recycling from a very young age. My family always reduced, reused, and recycled while growing up. I give a lot of credit about my mindset to my parents for instilling the importance of being responsible stewards of our resources. I vividly remember taking an elementary school field trip to the Waste Management (WM) recycling plant and even then, thinking how advanced the processing of recycling is. As I just learned from Josh Zaharias, WM has upgraded their facility to include state-of-art AI technology to prevent even more recyclable material from entering the landfill. It is most important people learn how to reduce, reuse, and properly recycle whenever possible.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Well-being
    How can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?

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    Monica Edwards 4/29/2025 8:46 AM
    • Eco-Champion 🌎
    Today, I took my girls to explore the Menomonee river. We walked several miles off the paved path on the trail along the river. They loved observing the rapids, plants, and wildlife. Seeing them get excited about nature brings me great joy. They appreciate the beauty in the small things and learn the importance of taking care of our natural world.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Home
    What was the most interesting fact you learned about indoor air quality? Why is maintaining good indoor air quality so important?

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    Monica Edwards 4/29/2025 8:40 AM
    • Eco-Champion 🌎
    Opening your windows for just 10 minutes each day, even in the winter, can help improve your indoor air quality. Not only do I keep my windows open as much as possible to help save energy, but I also love fresh air in the house, and it is good for our health and lungs.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Work
    How does eating more meat affect our planet and other people? What is your favorite meatless dish or recipe?

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    Monica Edwards 4/29/2025 8:31 AM
    • Eco-Champion 🌎
    Meat productions in resource intensive and therefore higher in emissions. I try to reduce my meat consumption, by decreasing my meat consumption and opting out of meat as much as possible. My go to plant-forward dish to make at home is lentil Bolognese, easy and affordable!

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    Monica Edwards 4/29/2025 8:17 AM
    • Eco-Champion 🌎
    Only one more day left to go in this year's Ecochallenge! I love the reflections and engagement taking place on our feed! Be sure to track your actions for the last 5 days and let's finish this challenge strong!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Work
    Was this action easy to add to your daily routine? Why or why not?

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    Monica Edwards 4/29/2025 8:07 AM
    • Eco-Champion 🌎
    Absolutely! Powering down devices not only saves energy, but it also allows you to disconnect from work and gives you a chance to decompress after a long day and enjoy work-life balance.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Work
    What are some of the benefits you've noticed from connecting with colleagues at work?

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    Monica Edwards 4/29/2025 8:06 AM
    • Eco-Champion 🌎
    Building a network of people passionate about sustainability helps to foster a culture of change, even if those changes are little steps toward a larger goal. Getting people excited about making a difference and how easy it can be is my passion.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Work
    What are some ways water is used in your work area? How can you and your colleagues be more efficient with water use?

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    Monica Edwards 4/29/2025 8:04 AM
    • Eco-Champion 🌎
    We use water for cooking, cleaning, & handwashing. I often see staff leave the sink running and turn it off. I remind the staff member that we must be mindful of our water use even if we aren't directly paying for it, it indirectly affects us.

    • Joanne Taylor deKay's avatar
      Joanne Taylor deKay 4/29/2025 8:54 AM
      Laboratories use 4X as much water as regular office spaces, and reducing that can be challenging. Our team is pretty good about turning off faucets when not actively using them, but I am constantly on the lookout for was to reduce our consumption.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Work
    What green attributes do you look for when making purchasing decisions?

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    Monica Edwards 4/22/2025 7:50 AM
    • Eco-Champion 🌎
    Less plastic packaging, sustainable ingredients and certifications. For example, I buy refills for my plant-derived hand soap, dish soap, body wash, shampoo, and conditioner. My deodorant is in paper packaging. I also buy laundry detergent sheets instead of liquid: less water, less plastic.