Angela Ostlund
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 105 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO6.0pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
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UP TO4.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO3.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO15hoursvolunteered
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UP TO10itemsdonated
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO1.0pint of blooddonated
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UP TO50minutes spentlearning
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UP TO5.0greener purchasesmade
Angela's actions
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Environmental Footprint of Healthcare
I will spend 20 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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Sustainable Healthcare
I will attend or watch a recording of a webinar 20 minutes long covering one or more healthcare sustainability issues.
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Green Gratitude
I will recognize 1 colleague(s) for their sustainability efforts by thanking them on our team feed, in-person, by email, and/or through my organization's recognition platforms.
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Creative Solutions
I will share one idea for making my organization more sustainable on our team's feed.
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Strength in Numbers
I will form a new green team or healthcare sustainability group.
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Random Act of Kindness
I will promote a positive environment and uplift others by performing 3 random act(s) of kindness.
In Our Communities
Plant Trees
I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard. Check out resources for which tree species are best to plant in your area.
In Our Communities
Support Pollution Reduction
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
At Work
Report a Leak
I will prevent water from being wasted by reporting one or more leaky faucets, toilets, or other water leaks to my organization's facilities team for repair.
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 1 locally-sourced meals.
At Work
Use Reusables at Work
I will keep 6 forks, spoons, and/or knives from entering the landfill by using reusable utensils when eating at work.
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Judicious use of disinfectants
I will only use disinfectants where recommended and required by my organization's Infection Prevention and Control department.
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Use A Reusable Mug/Bottle
I will keep 8 disposable cup(s) and/or bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle, cup, or mug.
At Home
Learn the Truth about Expiration Dates
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
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.
In Our Communities
Volunteer in My Community
I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
In Our Communities
Donate Items
I will help others in need and prevent useful items from going to landfill by donating 5 items.
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Climate Change Impacts on Health
I will spend 20 minutes learning about the ways climate change impacts health.
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Donate Blood
I will donate blood in my community to make sure there are adequate supplies for routine medical services and emergencies.
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Medical Device Reprocessing
I will spend 15 minutes learning about the items my organization collects for medical device reprocessing and share this information with colleagues.
Participant Feed
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