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Vic Roers

Allina Health

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 80 THIS WEEK
  • 786 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    13
    single-use bags
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    179
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    77
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • UP TO
    15
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    50
    items
    donated
  • UP TO
    1.0
    advocacy action
    completed
  • UP TO
    2,171
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    37
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables
  • UP TO
    552
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • UP TO
    878
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    3.0
    well-being appointments
    made
  • UP TO
    14
    minutes spent
    learning

Vic's actions

Health & Well-being

Reduce Refined Sugar

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

In Our Communities

Support a Sharing/Reuse Economy

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors, or purchase items second-hand to reduce resource use.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Well-being

Go Get a Check Up

I will make 1 appointments to support my health and well-being (primary care provider, dental, vision, etc.)

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Well-being

Gratitude

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

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Well-being

Healthy Sleep

I will commit to getting 20 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

In Our Communities

Drive Less

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, or walking and biking instead.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Well-being

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

In Our Communities

Use Reusable Bags

I will refuse 1 of single-use paper or plastic bags each day by bringing my own reusable bags or carrying purchased goods another way.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

In Our Communities

Volunteer in My Community

I will volunteer 10 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Well-being

Learn About Constructive Communication

I will spend 10 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Well-being

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

In Our Communities

Donate Items

I will help others in need and prevent useful items from going to landfill by donating 30 items.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Well-being

Creative Expression

I will reflect on how I am feeling and express myself through writing, art, music, physical activity, or another creative way to enhance well-being

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Well-being

Celebrate a Personal Win

No one person can do everything, but we can all do something. Making one person's worth of difference matters! Share an impact you made related to an Ecochallenge action that you are proud of in the feed.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Work

Review Allina Health's Climate Action Plan

Allina Health's sustainability program is one important way we support the people we serve by minimizing the impact of our physical footprint. Check out our Climate Action Plan on the AKN which will fulfill our pledge to: reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, become more resilient to the impacts of climate change, and engage with staff and our community to promote climate education and encourage action.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Work

Allina Health Environmental Sustainability AKN Page Review

Check out the Allina Health Environmental Sustainability AKN page to find case studies and resources.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Work

Allina Health Environmental Sustainability AKN Page Review

Check out the Allina Health Environmental Sustainability AKN page to find case studies and resources.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Home

Switch to Cold Water

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Home

Learn about Planting for Pollinators

Read up on pollinators and pollinator habitat. Get tips and access to resources on how to transform your home environment into a pollinator haven.

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?


  • Vic Roers's avatar
    Vic Roers 4/22/2025 5:12 PM
    I have been especially aware of my carbon footprint this month. The challenge will be when I am on vacation out of state over the next week when things are less in my control.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Work
    What was something new you learned from reviewing the AKN page?

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    Vic Roers 4/18/2025 5:08 AM
    I learned that the solar roof at ANW will generate enough electricity to power 250 homes

  • Vic Roers's avatar
    Vic Roers 4/17/2025 6:37 AM
    Great! I'm being very cognizant of avoiding screen time on my phone
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Home
    How else can you reduce the environmental footprint of clothing and textiles?

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    Vic Roers 4/16/2025 2:26 PM
    I always buy my clothing second-hand!

    • Joyce Fitzgerald's avatar
      Joyce Fitzgerald 4/17/2025 10:14 AM
      Do you have a favorite place to thrift? I'm still a little sad over the loss of Savers on Lake Street. :-D
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Home
    Do you have a pollinator habitat in your yard or near where you live?

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    Vic Roers 4/14/2025 5:40 AM
    Yes! I have all kinds of flowers that will be attracting pollinators.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    In Our Communities
    How did volunteering in your community make you feel? What is one thing you can do to help your community become more sustainable?

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    Vic Roers 4/14/2025 5:39 AM
    Giving back is what it is all about. I am helping with a pollinator garden at my church!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Well-being
    Why is celebrating important? What are some ways that you like to celebrate?

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    Vic Roers 4/14/2025 5:36 AM
    celebrating encourages our spirit and that of others. Yesterday I celebrated that I donated 50 items to a charity thrift store.

    • Arielle Hoisington's avatar
      Arielle Hoisington 4/14/2025 6:35 AM
      • DIY Enthusiast 🔨
      That is awesome that you were able to declutter. Thank you for sharing!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    In Our Communities
    What are some of the barriers to sharing economies? What is your plan for supporting or creating one in your community? If you focused on purchasing items second-hand, did you have success? What did you learn in the process?

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    Vic Roers 4/14/2025 5:35 AM
    I thrive by using my neighborhood Buy Nothing page. I use it for incoming and outgoing items to keep costs down and keep items out of landfills.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    In Our Communities
    How has your access to various kinds of transportation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?

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    Vic Roers 4/14/2025 5:33 AM
    I encourage friends, family and colleagues to try public transportation and that it is not as intimidating as one might think. I enjoy taking the city bus.

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    Vic Roers 4/07/2025 2:50 PM
    Had an appointment for dental health today