Lauri Schaff
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 347 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO5.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO168gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO2.0water leaksreported
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UP TO243pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO8.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO20milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO3.0treesplanted
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UP TO24hoursvolunteered
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UP TO40itemsdonated
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UP TO4.0local or diverse businessessupported
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO8.0healthcare connectionsmade
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UP TO38more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO1.0pint of blooddonated
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UP TO2.0well-being appointmentsmade
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UP TO120minutes spentlearning
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UP TO4.0greener purchasesmade
Lauri's actions
One Healthcare
Medical Device Reprocessing
I will spend 20 minutes learning about the items my organization collects for medical device reprocessing and share this information with colleagues.
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.
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.
At Home
Learn the Truth about Expiration Dates
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
At Home
Needs Vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
At Home
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
At Work
Work From Home
I will work from home 2 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
At Home
Repair an Item
I will repair an item, such as clothing or an appliance, for myself, a friend, family member, or neighbor.
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 4 locally-sourced meals.
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.
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.
Health & Well-being
Gratitude
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for every day.
At Home
Shorter Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
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.
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.
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.
At Work
Stay Connected
I will schedule coffee breaks, lunches, and/or check-in meetings with 5 coworkers to promote connectivity in my workplace.
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
Support Diverse and Locally-Owned Businesses
I will promote equity and support my community by purchasing items at 2 diverse- and/or locally-owned businesses.
In Our Communities
Plant Trees
I will plant 2 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
Donate Items
I will help others in need and prevent useful items from going to landfill by donating 10 items.
In Our Communities
Volunteer in My Community
I will volunteer 8 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
One Healthcare
Donate Blood
I will donate blood in my community to make sure there are adequate supplies for routine medical services and emergencies.
Health & Well-being
Go Get a Check Up
I will make 4 appointments to support my health and well-being (primary care provider, dental, vision, etc.)
Health & Well-being
Learn About Constructive Communication
I will spend 15 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.
One Healthcare
Sustainable Healthcare
I will attend or watch a recording of a webinar 30 minutes long covering one or more healthcare sustainability issues.
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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAt Home Learn the Truth about Expiration DatesWhat did you learn about expiration dates? How do you reduce food waste at home? What are some additional ways you can reduce food waste?
Lauri Schaff 4/10/2024 1:06 PMYou should always check dates at the store before purchasing items. If there is something that is out of date, let the staff know. -
Lauri Schaff 4/02/2024 11:27 AMI love EcoChallenges. I just need to remember to check in each day.