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Linda McIntosh

Boston Children's Hospital

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 193 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    5.0
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    1.0
    pieces plastic cutlery
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    4.8
    pounds
    waste composted
  • UP TO
    1,921
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    170
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • UP TO
    1.0
    healthcare connection
    made
  • UP TO
    110
    minutes
    spent being mindful and/or meditating
  • UP TO
    26
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables
  • UP TO
    115
    minutes
    spent exercising

Linda's actions

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 5
DAILY ACTIONS

In Our Communities

Buy From a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and/or meat from a local farmers market or food co-op to make 20 locally-sourced meals.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Home

Compost Food Waste

I will avoid sending food waste to the landfill by composting my food scraps.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Well-being

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

At Work

Stay Connected

I will schedule coffee breaks, lunches, and/or check-in meetings with 5 coworkers to promote connectivity in my workplace.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Work

Use Reusables at Work

I will keep 2 forks, spoons, and/or knives from entering the landfill by using reusable utensils when eating at work.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

One Healthcare

Donate Blood

I will donate blood in my community to make sure there are adequate supplies for routine medical services and emergencies.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Well-being

Mindfulness / Meditation Practice

I will spend 5 minute(s) per day practicing Mindfulness and/or Meditation.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

At Work

Use Public Transit

I will use public transit 85 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Well-being

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

At Work

Work From Home

I will work from home 10 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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