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Welcome to One Healthcare Ecochallenge!

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One Healthcare Ecochallenge
April 1 - April 30, 2024
Christy Hammond's avatar

Christy Hammond

Research College of Nursing

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 296 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    48
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    19
    pieces of plastic cutlery
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    12
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    24
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    131
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    45
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables
  • UP TO
    530
    minutes
    spent exercising

Christy's actions

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

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.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

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 12
DAILY ACTIONS

At Work

Use Reusables at Work

I will keep 1 forks, spoons, and/or knives from entering the landfill by using reusable utensils when eating at work.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

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 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Well-being

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 45 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Well-being

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 4 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

In Our Communities

Donate Items

I will help others in need and prevent useful items from going to landfill by donating 5 items.

UNCOMPLETED
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?

  • Christy Hammond's avatar
    Christy Hammond 4/01/2024 1:28 PM
    Going great so far! I am enjoying the challenge!
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  • 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?
    Christy Hammond's avatar
    Christy Hammond 4/01/2024 12:04 PM
    Sometimes, it is easier to grab a bottle of water. I try to make sure to fill my reusable bottles the night before.
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