Antoinette Goostree

Carle Health

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
792 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

13

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

19

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

22

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

16

random acts of kindness

completed
UP TO

177

additional oz of water

consumed
UP TO

65

minutes spent

learning

Antoinette's actions

One Healthcare

Environmental Footprint of Healthcare

I will spend 20 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 Work

Prevent Recycling Contamination

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 15 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

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 26
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Well-being

Gratitude

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for every day.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

One Healthcare

Random Act of Kindness

I will promote a positive environment and uplift others by performing 1 random act(s) of kindness.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

At Work

Reduce Animal Products

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

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Well-being

Healthy Hydration

I will improve hydration by drinking an additional 4oz of water each day. I will do this by drinking additional servings of water or by drinking water in place of other less healthy beverage options.

COMPLETED 24
DAILY ACTIONS

At Home

Repair an Item

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Home

Learn the Truth about Expiration Dates

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

One Healthcare

Use A Reusable Mug/Bottle

I will keep 1 disposable cup(s) and/or bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle, cup, or mug.

COMPLETED 23
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
One Healthcare Use A Reusable Mug/Bottle

While water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?

Antoinette Goostree 4/30/2024 9:12 AM

while I have always had a coffee cup from home, I have become more conscious of using a refillable water cup.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health & Well-being Healthy Hydration

How do you plan to increase your water intake during the day?

Antoinette Goostree 4/30/2024 9:11 AM

I am beginning to really want the extra water! I keep a cup on my desk and refill it intentionally now.

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- Zoe Anastas (SWMC) 4/30/2024 12:00 PM
  
  Good for you Antoinette--keep drinking your water!
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
At Work Turn It Off

Was this action easy to add to your daily routine? Why or why not?

Antoinette Goostree 4/30/2024 9:10 AM

this was a difficult one to remember and I caught myself going back to my desk often to turn off my monitor. It isn't automatic yet, but I am getting better.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
At Work Reduce Animal Products

How does eating more meat affect our planet and other people? What is your favorite meatless dish or recipe?

Antoinette Goostree 4/26/2024 1:54 PM

doing this challenge has helped me seek new sources of plant protein and preparation. I am enjoying the journey

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- Zoe Anastas (SWMC) 4/26/2024 5:37 PM
  
  That's awesome! I still remember when I saw Game Changers and Arnold Schwarzenegger recommended to start with just one vegan meal per week and make that a goal. Once that was obtained consistently, extend to two days per week and move on from there. My goal right now is to add different sorts of beans to at least one meal per day.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
At Home Repair an Item

What was the last item you repaired? How did you do it and what was the outcome? What are your favorite resources for learning how to repair items yourself?

Antoinette Goostree 4/15/2024 1:37 PM

i repaired a sweater for my step daughter and a shirt for my husband. I have joined a casual sewing club dedicated to repairing or remaking clothes to keep them out of landfills.

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- Monique Adams 4/18/2024 8:37 AM
  
  Wow, my grandmother taught a sewing class in 4-H years ago. There are not many places that offer that these days.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
At Home Learn the Truth about Expiration Dates

What did you learn about expiration dates? How do you reduce food waste at home? What are some additional ways you can reduce food waste?

Antoinette Goostree 4/15/2024 11:45 AM

need to shelve my canned goods at home and meal plan better so we use things in a timely manner

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Antoinette Goostree 4/15/2024 11:44 AM

wen repair clothing and shoes all the time at home! we invested in a tool to embroider over holes that may not otherwise be patchable.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health & Well-being Gratitude

What is one thing that you are grateful for today? How does practicing gratitude make you feel?

Antoinette Goostree 4/09/2024 1:12 PM

working with people who are flexible and adapt when things don't go according to plan

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