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April 1 - April 30, 2024
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Joanna Nelson

Periop Green Team

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 101 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    8.0
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    12
    items
    recycled
  • UP TO
    4.0
    items
    donated
  • UP TO
    55
    additional oz of water
    consumed

Joanna's actions

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 8 locally-sourced meals.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Well-being

Whole Foods

I will enjoy 3 meals each week free of processed foods.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

In Our Communities

Donate Items

I will help others in need and prevent useful items from going to landfill by donating 10 items.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Home

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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 2
DAILY ACTIONS

At Work

Recycling Champion

I will recycle 10 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.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Well-being

Healthy Hydration

I will improve hydration by drinking an additional 16oz of water each day. I will do this by drinking additional servings of water or by drinking water in place of other less healthy beverage options.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

One Healthcare

Use a reusable bottle/mug

I will keep countless disposable cups and/or bottles from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle, cup, or mug.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

At Home

Needs Vs. Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

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    Joanna Nelson 4/02/2024 7:47 AM
    I don't understand why people still throw aluminum cans in the trash. I just did some garbage can diving here at work (with a gloved hand) and got 7 soda cans and put them in the recycling container.

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    Joanna Nelson 4/02/2024 7:46 AM
    I just did some garbage can diving here at work (gloved, obviously) and grabbed 6 aluminum cans. I put them in the recycling bin.

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    Joanna Nelson 4/01/2024 4:35 PM
    drives me crazy to hear water running during teeth brushing! even my kid turns the water off while brushing. thank goodness!