Suzanne Hansen
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 678 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO25meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO68pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
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UP TO14disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO14plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO50individualsrecognized for sustainability
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UP TO10itemsdonated
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UP TO2.0healthcare connectionsmade
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UP TO36more servingsof fruits and vegetables
Suzanne's actions
Health & Well-being
Gratitude
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for every day.
At Home
Repair an Item
I will repair an item, such as clothing or an appliance, for myself, a friend, family member, or neighbor.
Health & Well-being
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
In Our Communities
Plant Trees
I will plant 50 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard. Check out resources for which tree species are best to plant in your area.
In Our Communities
Donate Items
I will help others in need and prevent useful items from going to landfill by donating 10 items.
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.
One Healthcare
Green Gratitude
I will recognize 10 colleague(s) for their sustainability efforts by thanking them on our team feed, in-person, by email, and/or through my organization's recognition platforms.
At Work
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
At Work
Stay Connected
I will schedule coffee breaks, lunches, and/or check-in meetings with 3 coworkers to promote connectivity in my workplace.
At Work
Use Reusables at Work
I will keep 3 forks, spoons, and/or knives from entering the landfill by using reusable utensils when eating at work.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONIn Our Communities Plant TreesHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
Suzanne Hansen 4/29/2024 3:10 PMI will pick up 100 trees for our farm from the Soil and Water Conservation District tree sale this Friday. I'll start planting this weekend. Most Soil and Water Conservation Districts have spring tree sales. They are bundles of 25, so if you have some space check them out next year!-
Suzanne Hansen 4/30/2024 6:59 AMAnother organization to keep an eye on is Green Cities Accord. They started as Green Minneapolis, but have expanded. They are focusing on expanding urban trees in the Twin Cities (https://www.greenminneapolis.org) -
Joyce Fitzgerald 4/30/2024 6:49 AMTree planting is a favorite cause of mine! For those of us who don't have land, it is still possible to participate by donating or volunteering. One place to check out: https://www.arborday.org/
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Suzanne Hansen 4/22/2024 5:13 PMHappy Earth Day! Thank you for being part of the Allina Team!! -
Suzanne Hansen 4/22/2024 11:59 AMI answered questions about my EV at the South St Paul Environmental Expo in my community on Saturday. It as a little chilly, but I was a girl scout and I know how to dress for the weather! Lots of people asked about charging, range and what it is like to drive an EV. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAt Home Repair an ItemWhat 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?
Suzanne Hansen 4/22/2024 11:37 AMI took three items to the Dakota County Fix It Clinic this weekend. A nice volunteer who used to have an antique repair shop got my pieces ready for reglueing and told me what to buy from the hardware store and how to do it! Dakota County has more clinics coming up, so do many of the metro counties. It's a collaboration with the libraries: https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/Environment/Residential/Reduce/Pages/fix-repair.aspx -
Suzanne Hansen 4/17/2024 11:44 AMI brought my own mug and silverware again for lunch at the Midtown Global Market! I'm making this a habit!-
Suzanne Hansen 4/17/2024 1:46 PM:) -
Brian Nelson (SWMC) 4/17/2024 11:54 AMLooks like you get extra credit for what looks to be a vegetarian meal, too! :)
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Suzanne Hansen 4/04/2024 3:12 PMTwo days in a row where I kept plastic silverware and paper coffee cups out of the trash by bringing my own. It was easy. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAt Work Use Reusables at WorkWhile one's plastic cutlery is a seemingly very small part of someone's "plastic impact", why do you think it's important for us to address this opportunity to reduce?
Suzanne Hansen 4/04/2024 3:11 PMI brought in my own silverware and mug when I was at the Commons and ate lunch at the Global Market.