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April 1 - April 30, 2024
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Suzanne Hansen

Allina Health

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 678 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    25
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    68
    pieces of plastic cutlery
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    14
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    14
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    50
    individuals
    recognized for sustainability
  • UP TO
    10
    items
    donated
  • UP TO
    2.0
    healthcare connections
    made
  • UP TO
    36
    more servings
    of 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.

COMPLETED 0
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

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.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

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 10 items.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

At Work

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

At Work

Stay Connected

I will schedule coffee breaks, lunches, and/or check-in meetings with 3 coworkers to promote connectivity in my workplace.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 14
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
    In Our Communities Plant Trees
    How is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?

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    Suzanne Hansen 4/29/2024 3:10 PM
    I 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!

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      Suzanne Hansen 4/30/2024 6:59 AM
      Another 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)

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      Joyce Fitzgerald 4/30/2024 6:49 AM
      Tree 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 PM
    Happy Earth Day! Thank you for being part of the Allina Team!!

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    Suzanne Hansen 4/22/2024 11:59 AM
    I 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 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?

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    Suzanne Hansen 4/22/2024 11:37 AM
    I 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

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    Suzanne Hansen 4/17/2024 11:44 AM
    I brought my own mug and silverware again for lunch at the Midtown Global Market! I'm making this a habit!

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    Suzanne Hansen 4/04/2024 3:12 PM
    Two 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 QUESTION
    At Work Use Reusables at Work
    While 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?

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    Suzanne Hansen 4/04/2024 3:11 PM
    I brought in my own silverware and mug when I was at the Commons and ate lunch at the Global Market.