

Ian Hughes
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 137 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO4.0pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0disposable cupnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0plastic bottlenot sent to the landfill
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UP TO131pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0individualrecognized for sustainability
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UP TO2.0more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO150minutesof additional sleep
Ian'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.
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).
Health & Well-being
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
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.
At Home
Needs Vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
At Work
Use Reusables at Work
I will keep 2 forks, spoons, and/or knives from entering the landfill by using reusable utensils when eating at work.
One Healthcare
Green Gratitude
I will recognize 10 colleague(s) for their sustainability efforts on our team feed, in-person, by email, and/or through my organization's recognition platforms.
Health & Well-being
Gratitude
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for every day.
Health & Well-being
Reduce Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Health & Well-being
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
At Work
Stay Connected
I will schedule coffee breaks, lunches, and/or check-in meetings with 2 coworkers to promote connectivity in my workplace.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAt WorkWas this action easy to add to your daily routine? Why or why not?
Ian Hughes 4/01/2025 10:18 AMWe leave a sign on the door that says "LIGHTS OUT" so you see it when you're the last person to leave and always remember to, well, TURN THE LIGHTS OUT! :) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAt 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?
Ian Hughes 4/01/2025 10:17 AMThere are over 10,000 employees at our hospital campus. If everyone avoided 1 disposable utensil per day, that would be a HUGE impact!