Renee Nicolet

St. Francis Regional Medical Center

"I am committed to making lifestyle changes that will support a healthy environment!"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
830 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

39

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

460

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

47

pieces of plastic cutlery

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

22

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

23

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

330

minutes

spent being mindful and/or meditating

Renee's actions

One Healthcare

Use A Reusable Mug/Bottle

I will keep 2 disposable cup(s) and/or bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle, cup, or mug.

COMPLETED 23
DAILY ACTIONS

At Work

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 23
DAILY ACTIONS

At Home

Needs Vs. Wants

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

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

At Work

Use Reusables at Work

I will keep 3 forks, spoons, and/or knives from entering the landfill by using reusable utensils when eating at work.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

At Home

Shorter Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 23
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Well-being

Mindfulness / Meditation Practice

I will spend 15 minute(s) per day practicing Mindfulness and/or Meditation.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Well-being

Utilize my Stand-Up Desk

Use my stand-up desk at least once during the workday.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Work

Putting compostable items in the compost receptacle at work.

To put all compostable items into the compost receptacle while at work.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

Renee Nicolet 4/30/2024 6:42 AM

The Ecochallenge has been a great way to stay mindful regarding daily habits that are healthier for me and the environment.

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Renee Nicolet 4/29/2024 10:04 AM

My husband and I ate at a restaurant on Friday evening that serves locally grown/raised food and makes sustainability a priority. Very happy to support this type of business!

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Renee Nicolet 4/23/2024 7:14 AM

Grateful that my waste removal service offers a yard waste composting option.

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Renee Nicolet 4/22/2024 6:31 AM

Grateful for the internet and the ability to easily search for veggie focused recipes.

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- rebecca drayton-o'brien 4/22/2024 7:01 AM
  
  I found a pretty great site: Vegan Gym. I do not normally eat vegan but his food prep is very easy 💚🌎🌲
  
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- Bethany Hatlevig 4/22/2024 6:38 AM
  
  Me too Renee! Does anyone have a favorite way to make lentils?!
  
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Renee Nicolet 4/18/2024 9:38 AM

Making homemade chicken stock is easy and a great way to use up food 'scraps' that may have otherwise gone straight into the compost bin.

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- Renee Nicolet 4/22/2024 9:12 AM
  
  Hi Bethany - I have not yet tried it with only vegetables yet. Let me know how it turns out!
  
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- Bethany Hatlevig 4/19/2024 8:14 AM
  
  Have you ever done this with just vegetables--made a vegetable broth?! I saw someone on Facebook doing this and I wanted to give it a try so I have been saving up all of the 'scraps' from my veggies in the freezer until I am ready to try it!
  
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Renee Nicolet 4/18/2024 9:36 AM

Was excited to see that my local grocery store, in addition to reusable shopping bags for purchase, they now stock reusable produce bags for purchase.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
At Home Needs Vs. Wants

How is creativity a necessary ingredient for practicing simplicity?

Renee Nicolet 4/18/2024 9:34 AM

Creative thinking is a means to discovering ways to living a simpler life, to allow oneself to step away from the current norm of a fast paced, stressful life and envision and test out new habits.

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Renee Nicolet 4/17/2024 9:38 AM

In addition to reusable containers and silverware that I bring to work with me for lunches, I also am bringing cloth napkins.

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- Josh Yamauchi (St. Francis Regional Medical Center) 4/18/2024 9:05 AM
  
  That's a great idea, Renee!
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
One Healthcare Use A Reusable Mug/Bottle

While water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?

Renee Nicolet 4/17/2024 9:37 AM

I prefer to use reusuable bottles and tap water and the use of Yeti mugs that keep water cold longer has helped me to make this a daily habit at work.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health & Well-being Mindfulness / Meditation Practice

What best helped you with your mindfulness or meditation practice? Did the practice become easier over time?

Renee Nicolet 4/17/2024 9:35 AM

Journaling and zentangle are ways that help me have a mindfulness practice.

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