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April 1 - April 30, 2024
Kathy Leitzen's avatar

Kathy Leitzen

Gillette Children's

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 55 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    4.0
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    10
    minutes spent
    learning

Kathy's 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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Home

Learn the Truth about Expiration Dates

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Work

Last to Leave? Lights Out, Please!

Lighting makes up approximately 10% of hospitals' energy use on average. I will save energy by turning off unnecessary lights when not in use and when I am the last one to leave a space.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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).

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DAILY ACTIONS

At Work

Go Paperless

I will avoid printing 10 pieces of paper by "going digital" and printing double-sided whenever possible.

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DAILY ACTIONS

At Work

Greener Purchasing

I will select a greener option when purchasing supplies, such as products that have environmental certifications, less packaging, or other environmental attributes, or come from local vendors.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Work

Use Reusables at Work

I will keep 5 forks, spoons, and/or knives from entering the landfill by using reusable utensils when eating at work.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

In Our Communities

Support Diverse and Locally-Owned Businesses

I will promote equity and support my community by purchasing items at 2 diverse- and/or locally-owned businesses.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME 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 1
DAILY ACTION

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 1
DAILY ACTION

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  • Kathy Leitzen's avatar
    Kathy Leitzen 4/03/2024 8:30 AM
    We use a Sonic Pick fusion 2.0 toothbrush, it has a base that holds water, no need to turn on faucet

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    Kathy Leitzen 4/03/2024 8:29 AM
    I use an electric toothbrush and we bought it from Costco about 2 years ago, it has a container the holds water, and that is what is used to rinse out teeth, therefore we don't have to run the water while brushing our teeth. Water Pick Sonic Fusion 2.0

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    Kathy Leitzen 4/03/2024 8:27 AM
    We have been recycling for years at our home I am one of those people that have to peel of the label and rinse out the container before I can recycle.