Nicole Kreimer

Research College of Nursing

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
385 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

72

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

3.0

pieces of plastic cutlery

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

12

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

4.0

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill

Nicole's actions

At Home

Practice the 5 r's

I will Practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY 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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Work

Use Reusables at Work

I will keep 1 forks, spoons, and/or knives from entering the landfill by using reusable utensils when eating at work.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

At Home

Brush My Teeth Without Water Running

I will save up to 4 gallons (15 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

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Nicole Kreimer 4/02/2024 4:47 AM

I became interested in environmental stewardship when I learned about the amount of trash that healthcare facilities create and the health impact of that waste. I truly believe there is power in numbers and that with small steps we can make a difference.

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