Kari Fields
"To share awareness to sustainability so that we leave our planet better for future generations."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 944 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO4.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO116gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1.0water leakreported
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UP TO147pieces of paperavoided
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UP TO60pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
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UP TO67disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO72plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO131pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO2.0treesplanted
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UP TO3.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO2.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO1.0new green teamformed
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UP TO3.0local or diverse businessessupported
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UP TO3.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO35healthcare connectionsmade
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UP TO1.0pint of blooddonated
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UP TO2.0well-being appointmentsmade
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UP TO240minutes spentlearning
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UP TO20greener purchasesmade
Kari's actions
At Work
Go Paperless
I will avoid printing 10 pieces of paper by "going digital" and printing double-sided whenever possible.
In Our Communities
Support Diverse and Locally-Owned Businesses
I will promote equity and support my community by purchasing items at 2 diverse- and/or locally-owned businesses.
At Home
Needs Vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
At Home
Practice the 5 r's
I will Practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.
One Healthcare
Donate Blood
I will donate blood in my community to make sure there are adequate supplies for routine medical services and emergencies.
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.
At Work
Use Reusables at Work
I will keep 10 forks, spoons, and/or knives from entering the landfill by using reusable utensils when eating at work.
In Our Communities
Volunteer in My Community
I will volunteer 1 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
One Healthcare
Use A Reusable Mug/Bottle
I will keep 10 disposable cup(s) and/or bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle, cup, or mug.
At Home
Learn the Truth about Expiration Dates
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
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.
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 2 locally-sourced meals.
In Our Communities
Plant Trees
I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard. Check out resources for which tree species are best to plant in your area.
One Healthcare
Strength in Numbers
I will form a new green team or healthcare sustainability group.
At Home
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
One Healthcare
Climate Change Impacts on Health
I will spend 30 minutes learning about the ways climate change impacts health.
At Work
Stay Connected
I will schedule coffee breaks, lunches, and/or check-in meetings with 5 coworkers to promote connectivity in my workplace.
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.
One Healthcare
Network for Change
I will make 10 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.
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.
Health & Well-being
Go Get a Check Up
I will make 1 appointments to support my health and well-being (primary care provider, dental, vision, etc.)
One Healthcare
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.
In Our Communities
Advocate for Green Spaces
I will call or write 1 public officials to advocate for more green spaces around my town, particularly in neighborhoods that currently lack equitable access to green spaces.
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.
Health & Well-being
Learn About Constructive Communication
I will spend 30 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.
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.
One Healthcare
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.
One Healthcare
Sustainable Healthcare
I will attend or watch a recording of a webinar 30 minutes long covering one or more healthcare sustainability issues.
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.
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Kari Fields 4/22/2024 6:33 AMHappy Earth Day! I hope you all make an effort to do something today that helps our planet.