One Healthcare

One Healthcare Ecochallenge

April 1 - April 30, 2024

Yuliya Pilat (PHMG BHAM)

PeaceHealth

"“The Earth is what we all have in common.” "

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
581 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

2.0

locally sourced meals

consumed
UP TO

725

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

10

items

donated
UP TO

870

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

265

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

1,400

more steps

taken
UP TO

33

minutes spent

learning

Yuliya's actions

Health & Well-being

Less Screen Time

I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities, and limit my social media use to once per day.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Well-being

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 15 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 15
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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Well-being

Do Nature Activities

I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my friends or family, for 15 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)

COMPLETED 16
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 3 locally-sourced meals.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Well-being

Taking Steps to Promote Well-being

I will increase my step count by 30 each day and will take breaks from sitting by briefly getting up and moving once per hour during the day.

COMPLETED 15
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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Work

Turn It Off

I will turn my computer monitor(s) off at my work station when not in use to save energy (I will follow my organization's IT instructions for keeping on, turning off, or restarting computers).

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

In Our Communities

Donate Items

I will help others in need and prevent useful items from going to landfill by donating 3 items.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Home

Repair an Item

I will repair an item, such as clothing or an appliance, for myself, a friend, family member, or neighbor.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Work

Prevent Recycling Contamination

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 10 minutes learning about which items are recyclable both at my workplace and at home since they may be different, and recycle only those items.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Well-being

Gratitude

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for every day.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

Yuliya Pilat (PHMG BHAM) 4/09/2024 10:02 AM

Have a wonderful week everyone!! Get out there and enjoy the sunshine 🌞

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REFLECTION QUESTION
At Work Prevent Recycling Contamination

What have you learned about what is accepted by local haulers for recycling, what you can drop off or ship to certain places, and what is not recyclable in your area? What is the most difficult part of recycling for you?

Yuliya Pilat (PHMG BHAM) 4/09/2024 9:56 AM

https://www.whatcomcounty.us/3296/Garbage-Recycling#

So I actually found out Whatcom County has a search wizard for anything you may want to recycle and how/where to do so!

We try to recycle most things at home but definitely catch myself throwing things in the garbage often out of habit.

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- Adelle Engmann 4/09/2024 12:52 PM
  
  Hi Yuliya, this is a great resource for others. Thanks for sharing!
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
One Healthcare Environmental Footprint of Healthcare

What surprised you most about the healthcare industry's impact on climate and health? What is one action you can take to make a positive impact?

Yuliya Pilat (PHMG BHAM) 4/09/2024 9:51 AM

I learned that one way healthcare facilities have negative impact is due to CO2 emissions. This can be changed by having facilities monitor their energy use especially in HVAC systems and light energy.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
At Home Learn the Truth about Expiration Dates

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?
Yuliya Pilat (PHMG BHAM) 4/02/2024 4:11 PM
A "Sell-By" date tells the store how long to display the product for sale. You should buy the product before the date expires.

A "Best if Used By (or Before)" date is recommended for best flavor or quality. It is not a purchase or safety date.

A "Use-By" date is the last date recommended for the use of the product while at peak quality. The date has been determined by the manufacturer of the product.

I sometimes think best by means it is bad after that, but that just means it is at best quality, then you go by product safety depending how you are storing it and if it has been opened.
We actually made our meat last longer by buying in bulk than freezing it so it stores better.
Herbs is one that I still need to work on storing better they die so fast! And I wish stores didn't sell cilantro and parsley in such large quanities if I just need a little :P
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- Yuliya Pilat (PHMG BHAM) 4/09/2024 9:58 AM
  
  Thanks Candice for the great info !!
  
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- Amy Smith 4/04/2024 4:15 AM
  
  This is always a lesson for me to learn I used to really never get anything close to best by dates or I wouldn't use them if they past date even by a day but through doing theses challenges I've learned I was off base on my thinking
  
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- Candice Miller 4/02/2024 9:06 PM
  Yuliya - Check out instructional videos like these. I have frozen fresh parsley before in smaller bunches and in ice cube trays. Tastes just like from the garden. I bet you can use the same methods for cilantro.
  Keeping parsley & cilantro fresh in the fridge longer:
  
  https://youtu.be/9VrhhihIfvk
  
  Methods to dry & freeze parsley:
  
  https://youtu.be/1a3A3tmmzL4
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REFLECTION QUESTION
At Home Repair an Item

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?

Yuliya Pilat (PHMG BHAM) 4/02/2024 10:50 AM

I try to fix up my toddler's clothes when I can by sewing up any holes she may have torn to prolong use of it instead of buying a new item.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health & Well-being Less Screen Time

What did you notice in implementing this challenge? Was it hard to choose other activities over screen time? How did you decide to spend your time?

Yuliya Pilat (PHMG BHAM) 4/02/2024 10:49 AM

It wasn't too difficult to do, I just had to leave my phone in my room to resist the urge to scroll and instead I had a cup of tea and read a book. Was more relaxing than scrolling thru social media.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
At Work Turn It Off

Was this action easy to add to your daily routine? Why or why not?

Yuliya Pilat (PHMG BHAM) 4/01/2024 3:51 PM

Something to remind myself to do. Habits take time to build

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REFLECTION QUESTION
In Our Communities Donate Items

Why is it important to consider how and to whom you donate your no-longer-needed items?

Yuliya Pilat (PHMG BHAM) 4/01/2024 3:46 PM

I have a bag of good clothes laying around in my closet, definitely need to figure out best donation place for it. Any ideas?

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- Karla Strand (SSC) 4/02/2024 3:50 PM
  
  A non profit thrift store, like the Humane Society of Skagit Valley, might work well for you?
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health & Well-being Exercise Daily

How can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?

Yuliya Pilat (PHMG BHAM) 4/01/2024 3:45 PM

Taking my toddler for a walk to the park :)

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health & Well-being Taking Steps to Promote Well-being

What creative ways did you find to add daily steps to your routine? How did you feel after increasing your daily step count?

Yuliya Pilat (PHMG BHAM) 4/01/2024 2:03 PM

I plan to take the long way around when I can to get more steps in, and to take a walk during my breaks. As well as utilize the sit to stand desk features to get myself on my feet more.

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