I will spend 10 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.
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Health & Well-being
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 7 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Health & Well-being
Gratitude
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for every day.
COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS
One Healthcare
Environmental Footprint of Healthcare
I will spend 10 minutes learning about the environmental footprint of the healthcare industry, how it impacts health, and ways I can help reduce it.
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One Healthcare
Find My Climate Action
How can you personally help address climate change? Complete the climate action venn diagram at ayanaelizabeth.com/climatevenn and share your climate action in the feed.
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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.
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At Home
Dishwasher Efficiency
Hand washing dishes can use more energy and hot water than running a full dishwasher. To save water, I will scrape instead of rinsing dishes before loading them into the dishwasher, and only run it when it is full.
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One Healthcare
Random Act of Kindness
I will promote a positive environment and uplift others by performing 2 random act(s) of kindness.
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DAILY 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.
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At Home
Needs Vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
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DAILY ACTIONS
One Healthcare
Explore the Feed
I will read the Ecochallenge feed each day and comment on posts by people who I don't know, but whose content inspires or interests me.
COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS
One Healthcare
Greening the Labs
I will spend 10 minutes learning about some of the ways my organization makes its laboratories more sustainable and ways we can improve.
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At Home
Adjust the Thermostat
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
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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.
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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.
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Participant Feed
REFLECTION
QUESTION
At Home
What did you learn about expiration dates? How do you reduce food waste at home? What are some additional ways you can reduce food waste?
Sell-By Date: Refers to the last day a retailer can display a product for sale; typically a food is safe to eat for 10 days after the Sell-by Date if refrigerated properly. Use-By Date: Refers to the last day a product will maintain its optimum freshness, flavor, and texture.
I am happy to learn that "California Passes First-of-its-Kind Legislation Standardizing 'Best By' Dates on Food; Bans 'Sell By'" which goes into effect July 1, 2026.
I hope this new bill will help clarify confusion with Sell By vs. Use By dates printed on food packaging and reduce food waste!
Another option to help reduce food waste is buying food that is too "ugly" to be sold in a grocery store. Imperfect foods just started to deliver in my area so I haven't been able to try them yet. Grocery Delivery for Organic Food, Fresh Produce & More
Does working with others toward a common cause motivate or inspire you to act differently than you otherwise would? How can collaboration lead to more sustainable outcomes?
it is always more motivational to work with others towards a common cause because their is additional support. Sharing ideas, brainstorming, and combining efforts can accelerate the adoption of sustainable practices.
We are so fortunate to live in sunny San Diego. The weather has been perfect for drying washed items on the line and saving by not running the dryer! Especially heavy towels and comforters that sometimes need a double dry time.
I am most surprised with the fact that the U.S. health sector is responsible for an estimated 8.5% of national carbon emissions. I am hoping this number is reduced as new healthcare facilities are being built to reduce carbon emissions.
The new UCI Hospital opening later this year is the nation's 1st all-electric, zero-emission hospital. I am looking forward to tracking the success of this building model.
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?
Repairing a torn pair of jeans can be really creative and can take on a look of artwork! The art of Shashiko Mending has been on my radar for years and I have wanted to try this method. I have found many inspirational ideas on Pinterest so now I need to find the time!
I took a minute to research what is more efficient, hand washing dishes or running a full load in the dishwasher and I found an interesting graphic I wanted to share. Guess I will start to hand wash more dishes...
Hi Peggy - Do you have an Energy Star dishwasher? It's MUCH more efficient than handwashing! Although I do always try to stack my dishwasher to the gills before running, and I get picky about what I put in there (no pans, knives or fancy/detailed cups or mugs).
This is always a tough one! I really wanted to go get the new Trader Joe's mini totes that were released today but I don't need them so I decided to forego this trip to TJs. I know it sounds like a very small victory in wants vs. needs but even the little victories count!
