Ian Hughes

RUSH University Medical Center

"Maximize my positive impact and influence while I'm here!"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
1,010 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

27

whole food meals

consumed
UP TO

37

single-use bags

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

39

pieces of paper

avoided
UP TO

9.0

pounds

waste composted
UP TO

2.0

local or diverse businesses

supported

Ian's actions

Health & Well-being

Gratitude

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

COMPLETED 26
DAILY ACTIONS

At Work

Go Paperless

I will avoid printing 5 pieces of paper by "going digital" and printing double-sided whenever possible.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

At Home

Whole Foods Diet

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

COMPLETED 25
DAILY ACTIONS

At Home

Compost Food Waste

I will avoid sending food waste to the landfill by composting my food scraps.

COMPLETED 26
DAILY ACTIONS

At Home

Needs Vs. Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED 26
DAILY ACTIONS

In Our Communities

Use Reusable Bags

I will refuse 1 of single-use paper or plastic bags each day by bringing my own reusable bags or carrying purchased goods another way.

COMPLETED 25
DAILY ACTIONS

In Our Communities

Support Diverse and Locally-Owned Businesses

I will promote equity and support my community by purchasing items at 10 diverse- and/or locally-owned businesses.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Work

Drop off an e-waste item for recycling at the sustainability Open House!

Stop by the Environmental Sustainability Team's Friday open house during Earth Month to drop off an unused/dead e-waste item for recycling with PCs for People! Open House is every Friday on the Armour Academic Center 1st floor (alley side) every Friday from 10a-1pm.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

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?

Ian Hughes 4/30/2024 12:32 PM

This has been a blast! Let's do it again next year?! :)

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Ian Hughes 4/22/2024 8:37 PM

Earth Day is every day - spread the word! :)

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Ian Hughes 4/17/2024 9:51 AM

This looks like a rad virtual event! Hope to "see" some of y'all there! :) https://nam.edu/event/climate-and-health-day-of-the-us-climate-action-summit/?utm_source=Climate+for+Health+-+Newsletter&utm_campaign=257df76b3d-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_04_12_02_30&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-257df76b3d-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&mc_cid=257df76b3d&mc_eid=eb5ec20248

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Ian Hughes 4/16/2024 1:04 PM

Started work early today so I could ride up to Eco the Flamingo and pick up some more reusable, silicone stasher bags for my daughter's daily lunch! Haven't used disposable plastic baggies in her lunch box for all of kindergarten and 1st grade, and we've stopped buying them all together! :)

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Ian Hughes 4/15/2024 7:58 AM

One week away from Earth Day! Excited that my kiddo's school is doing a family neighborhood litter pickup and picnic this evening!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
At Work Drop off an e-waste item for recycling at the sustainability Open House!

Have you ever repaired a broken electronic item, rather than replacing it?

Ian Hughes 4/15/2024 7:55 AM

YES! I repaired an iPhone that had a broken screen and case (took a nasty tumble down some concrete steps) using a local vendor and not only got it looking brand new, but also saved a ton of $$ in the process!

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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?

Ian Hughes 4/07/2024 8:58 AM

I repaired my personal MacBook after ordering a new memory card, borrowing tools from a friend, and installing it myself! Works like new, and for a fraction of the price (both in dollars and environmental impact!) of buying new! :)

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Ian Hughes 4/05/2024 7:38 AM

Has anyone tried "pooch paper" as a paper alternative to dog poo bags? I LOVE them and haven't gone back to plastic bags for the past two years! :)

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- Candice Miller 4/05/2024 9:00 AM
  
  I have not but most certainly will have to check it out, Ian. Right now, I use compostable, plant-based bags. Thanks for sharing!
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
In Our Communities Support Diverse and Locally-Owned Businesses

What did you enjoy most about shopping at a diverse and/or locally-owned business? What are some of your favorite diverse and/or locally-owned businesses to shop at in your area?

Ian Hughes 4/04/2024 1:55 PM

Went to Olivia's Market for dinner supplies (hand/local made fresh pasta and bread!) last night, and hitting Huaraches for dinner tonight (walking distance from my house)!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
In Our Communities Use Reusable Bags

What do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items, but don't have a reusable one with you or aren't allowed to use the one you brought? What tips do you have for others who are trying to form a habit of using reusable bags?

Ian Hughes 4/02/2024 1:13 PM

If I get into a situation like that, I ask if they have a box as sometimes stores have boxes you can use. I'll also just use a cart or basket to transfer the items to my car or bike and load them up loose for transportation back home. Get into the habit of always having a reusable bag with you. Tuck one in your purse or backpack or briefcase so it is always with you. Build that habit and you'll always have one when you need it. Some are made to tuck into themselves so you can have a compact bag at the ready!

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