Katie Ring

Cleveland Clinic

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
491 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

52

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

0

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

42

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

39

random acts of kindness

completed
UP TO

90

minutes spent

learning

Katie's actions

One Healthcare

Environmental Footprint of Healthcare

I will spend 15 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

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 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Well-being

Gratitude

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

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

At Home

Practice the 5 r's

I will Practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

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 13
DAILY ACTIONS

One Healthcare

Random Act of Kindness

I will promote a positive environment and uplift others by performing 3 random act(s) of kindness.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

One Healthcare

Use A Reusable Mug/Bottle

I will keep 3 disposable cup(s) and/or bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle, cup, or mug.

COMPLETED 13
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?

Katie Ring 4/04/2024 5:36 AM

I highly recommend the documentary "The need to grow"
On YouTube and Prime Video.

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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?

Katie Ring 4/04/2024 5:32 AM

Cafeteria! Why so much plastic and no composting?

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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?

Katie Ring 4/03/2024 10:50 AM

There are no barriers.
Always bringing back ups.

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- Sara Menvielle 4/03/2024 11:49 AM
  
  Hydro flask has an app called “Tap” that shows refillable water bottle stations. I love this because in some areas, it’s hard to find somewhere to fill up my Hydroflask!
  
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- Tiya Sacred Heart Hospice 4/03/2024 11:01 AM
  
  I have 3 kids and one of my barriers is helping to remind them to grab their water bottles. They also have a tendency to forget to clean their water bottles, leaving them behind. Our other barrier is that my kids don't always put the lids away in their designated spot and I can find my containers without the lids.
  
  A previous barrier I had was the lids would become moldy. I have solved this by mandating that only water is used in the containers, using mostly stainless steel to combat bacterial growth, and by finding water bottles with less little parts and crevices that can be hiding spots for bacteria and fungus.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
One Healthcare Random Act of Kindness

How did performing random acts of kindness make you feel? Were you surprised by any of the responses you received from recipients?

Katie Ring 4/03/2024 10:47 AM

Happy! I was not looking for a response, just the right thing to do!

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- Sara Menvielle 4/03/2024 11:58 AM
  
  And I’m sure they were so grateful for the random act of kindness! :)
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health & Well-being Gratitude

What is one thing that you are grateful for today? How does practicing gratitude make you feel?

Katie Ring 4/03/2024 10:43 AM

My New Job - So blessed to be at the Clinic!
Gratitude keeps me humble.

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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?

Katie Ring 4/03/2024 5:48 AM

Yes, it is my usual habit.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
At Home Brush My Teeth Without Water Running

Do you live in an area that is water secure or with water scarcity? What other actions do you take to use water more efficiently?

Katie Ring 4/03/2024 5:42 AM

I do live in an area that is water secure.
We only use cold water to wash clothing.
Short showers

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REFLECTION QUESTION
At Home Practice the 5 r's

Which of the 5 R's was easiest for you? Which was the most difficult? How did practicing the 5 R's help you reduce more waste than recycling alone?

Katie Ring 4/03/2024 5:41 AM

reduce: I have a plan listed of things that are actually needs at home. Check it daily to make sure I am on this task.
recycle: cannot find a center where I live, I drive it to Chesterland

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Katie Ring 4/02/2024 10:30 AM

I am very passionate about the environment. Returning to Ohio after 33 years in Vermont, the Green Mountain State, literally becomes part of your DNA.

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