Nicole Leonardson
"Strive to respect and love the planet each day."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 748 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO32meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO56itemsrecycled
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UP TO186pieces of paperavoided
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UP TO38disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO39plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO287pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO12milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO38more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO30minutes spentlearning
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UP TO20greener purchasesmade
Nicole 's actions
At Work
Work From Home
I will work from home 5 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
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).
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.
At Work
Go Paperless
I will avoid printing 4 pieces of paper by "going digital" and printing double-sided whenever possible.
One Healthcare
Use A Reusable Mug/Bottle
I will keep 7 disposable cup(s) and/or bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle, cup, or mug.
At Work
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 3 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
One Healthcare
Donate Blood
I will donate blood in my community to make sure there are adequate supplies for routine medical services and emergencies.
One Healthcare
Environmental Footprint of Healthcare
I will spend 30 minutes learning about the environmental footprint of the healthcare industry, how it impacts health, and ways I can help reduce it.
At Work
Recycling Champion
I will recycle 1 items at work and/or at home each day, making sure I review recycling program guidelines and only place accepted items that are clean, empty, and dry in the recycling bin.
Health & Well-being
More Fruits and Veggies
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.
Participant Feed
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Nicole Leonardson 4/29/2024 8:03 AMI am signing up to take a class on how to do a bee friendly lawn.-
Joyce Fitzgerald 4/30/2024 6:50 AMBee friendly lawns are more beautiful than turf grass! And once they are established, much less work than a traditional lawn. Win win! -
Suzanne Hansen 4/29/2024 3:12 PMExcellent! Urban areas in MN are where the endangered rusty patch bumblebee is still found. Your lawn can help!
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Nicole Leonardson 4/22/2024 6:29 AMHappy Monday and Happy Earthy Day!! -
Nicole Leonardson 4/16/2024 8:38 AMHelp eliminate food waste. Yesterday I went thru all my canned goods. I looked up recipes to make with what I have, and using that as my base for grocery shopping today. Excited to use what I have and find some new recipes.
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Nicole Leonardson 4/15/2024 6:18 AMOne of my goals this month is to get my bicyle ready for summer. I am going to ride my bike to my side job more this summer instead of driving. -
Nicole Leonardson 4/11/2024 7:53 AMI have been wanting to watch the documentary Common Ground. This is a perfect month / reminder to watch it.
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Nicole Leonardson 4/08/2024 5:46 AMI'm a member at Grove Collaborative. The offer personal and cleaning products that are environmentally friendly, and have a huge selection of plastic free products, or products that are carbon neutral. I try to make all my purchases there plastic free! So far, I have been successful :) -
Nicole Leonardson 4/05/2024 5:09 AMOnce you start incorporating these items into your daily routine, it just becomes a habit. I always love trying to find new items, that I can purchase that are plastic free.