
- Everyday Earth Hero 💚
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Watch the short video below to learn the basics.
You'll be an One Healthcare Ecochallenge 2025 expert in no time!
"We must leave the Earth better than we found it"
I will spend 5 minutes learning about how indoor air quality impacts health and commit to taking one action to improve indoor air quality in my living space.
I will increase my step count by 1000 each day and will take breaks from sitting by briefly getting up and moving once per hour during the day.
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
I will schedule coffee breaks, lunches, and/or check-in meetings with 2 coworkers to promote connectivity in my workplace.
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for every day.
I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my friends or family, for 15 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
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I will purchase produce and/or meat from a local farmers market or food co-op to make 1 locally-sourced meals.
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.
I will promote equity and support my community by purchasing items at 5 diverse- and/or locally-owned businesses.
I pledge to take one action that improves the sustainability of my organization in 2025. It can be an action from this challenge or another action that improves resource stewardship.
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 60 minute(s) each day.
I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities, and limit my social media use to once per day.
This program allows users to recycle items that are not typically accepted by curbside recycling bins. This includes plastic bags, plastic utensils, styrofoam, takeout containers, packaging bags, chip bags, wrappers, etc.
I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
I will spend at least 05 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
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.