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Crystal Shnitser

Nuvance Health Employees

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,007 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    24
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • UP TO
    515
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    88
    single-use bags
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    177
    pieces of plastic cutlery
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    29
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    94
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    116
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    870
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • UP TO
    4.0
    well-being appointments
    made
  • UP TO
    232
    additional oz of water
    consumed
  • UP TO
    29,000
    more steps
    taken
  • UP TO
    1,010
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    3.0
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    100
    items
    donated
  • UP TO
    1.0
    advocacy action
    completed
  • UP TO
    2.0
    trees
    planted
  • UP TO
    15
    minutes spent
    learning

Crystal's actions

Health & Well-being

Healthy Sleep

I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

In Our Communities

Use Reusable Bags

I will refuse 3 of single-use paper or plastic bags each day by bringing my own reusable bags or carrying purchased goods another way.

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Well-being

Taking Steps to Promote Well-being

I will increase my step count by 1000 each day and will take breaks from sitting by briefly getting up and moving once per hour during the day.

COMPLETED 29
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 29
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Well-being

Healthy Hydration

I will improve hydration by drinking an additional 8oz of water each day. I will do this by drinking additional servings of water or by drinking water in place of other less healthy beverage options.

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

In Our Communities

Donate Items

I will help others in need and prevent useful items from going to landfill by donating 100 items.

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

Health & Well-being

Exercise Daily

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

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.)

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Work

Work From Home

I will work from home 5 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

In Our Communities

Volunteer in My Community

I will volunteer 1 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

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

Dishwasher Efficiency

Hand washing dishes can use more energy and hot water than running a full dishwasher. To save water, I will scrape instead of rinsing dishes before loading them into the dishwasher, and only run it when it is full.

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

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 29
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 29
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    In Our Communities
    How is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?

    Crystal Shnitser's avatar
    Crystal Shnitser 4/30/2025 7:13 AM
    Planting trees is so peaceful, and you are outside with nature and it's so calming. These are both good for your mental and spiritual health. Planting a tree is good for your physical health because you are using muscles you don't normally use to dig a hole.

    • Neil Yeager's avatar
      Neil Yeager 4/30/2025 7:31 AM
      • Foodie 🍱
      I certainly have underestimated the work required to dig up a hole in my life. :)
      I have planted many trees over the 15 years I have lived on my property, and its quite pleasant to see them grow to great heights knowing you nurtured that from a little sapling. Quite rewarding to sit in the shade of trees you have planted. Quite rewarding to think of the people who will sit in the shade of trees planted that I will not be around to sit in their shade as well. :)

    • Arielle Hoisington's avatar
      Arielle Hoisington 4/30/2025 7:15 AM
      • DIY Enthusiast 🔨
      We had to take some trees down due to illness, so i am looking forward to planting some more. Have a great day and thanks for posting.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Well-being
    How do you practice self care? Why is it important?

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    Crystal Shnitser 4/30/2025 7:11 AM
    I should practice self-care more but at least once a month I try to go get a full body massage bc otherwise I get headaches from tightness in my neck and shoulders. It's important because everyone needs time for themselves to do things they like or just to relax.

    • Arielle Hoisington's avatar
      Arielle Hoisington 4/30/2025 7:16 AM
      • DIY Enthusiast 🔨
      It is so IMPORTANT to do things for ourselves. Thank you for sharing your self care.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & 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?

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    Crystal Shnitser 4/30/2025 3:16 AM
    Now that the weather is nice, I take my kids to the park and they can play on the playground while I walk on the trail that goes around the playground or sometimes, they choose to walk with me. I also have a walking pad under my desk, so I try to get some steps in while I am working.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    In Our Communities
    What do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items, but don't have a reusable one with you or aren't allowed to use the one you brought? What tips do you have for others who are trying to form a habit of using reusable bags?

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    Crystal Shnitser 4/30/2025 3:14 AM
    When the reusable bag started, I forgot them at home or in the car all the time, so I started keeping a fold up one (it folds up smaller than a 3x3 sticky note pad) in my purse until I got in the habit of it. Now I always remember to bring bags. If you don't have a bag you can always use an empty box from the store to carry your items in.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Home
    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?

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    Crystal Shnitser 4/30/2025 3:11 AM
    Water scarcity, we need more rain. We have all energy and water efficient appliances, and we use rain barrels to collect water and water our gardens. As my faucet water is running to get warm/hot I put that running water into the Brita filter so it's not wasted.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Well-being
    Consider how many hours of sleep you get now. How would you like to shift your sleep patterns? What are you finding works for you to be successful in this action?

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    Crystal Shnitser 4/29/2025 3:12 AM
    I get anywhere from 6-8 hours of sleep. I tend to fall asleep while putting my children to bed. I wake up early so going to bed later would only be worse for me.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Work
    Was this action easy to add to your daily routine? Why or why not?

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    Crystal Shnitser 4/29/2025 3:09 AM
    Yes, it is easy to do. As I am getting up from the computer at the end of the day the monitors go off. As with most things in my house if it's not being used it is turned off. We also try to unplug things that we aren't using.

    • Sara Menvielle's avatar
      Sara Menvielle 4/29/2025 4:48 AM
      • Adventurer 🏕
      That’s awesome how mindful you are about electronics that aren’t in use!
  • 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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    Crystal Shnitser 4/28/2025 3:05 AM
    Over the weekend my kids, husband and I volunteered to clean up litter in our downtown area for an Earth Day celebration. I felt disgusted with the way people treat the Earth with litter. We filled 3 garbage bags and there was still more we were unable to pick up. It felt good being able to help our community and the Earth.

    We also volunteer to make sandwiches for the homeless and donate them to the shelter.

    • Crystal Shnitser's avatar
      Crystal Shnitser 4/28/2025 6:18 AM
      We each had those grabber tools which were great for picking up small objects. We picked up a lot of cigarrette butts :-(

    • Catherine Feit's avatar
      Catherine Feit 4/28/2025 5:22 AM
      We did our own little trash pickup on our block Saturday. It is both depressing and energizing at the same time. Overwhelming but I did something. Got me thinking about all the little candies, lozenges, etc. that are foil wrapped, or cellophane wrapped. Small and challenging to pick up and there are a lot of them. :(

    • Sharon Knauss's avatar
      Sharon Knauss 4/28/2025 4:04 AM
      • Educator 🧠
      We do a lot of recycling through our church in Brook Park. We have several cardboard containers that we fill will cardboard, paper products, etc. We also have a clothes recycling bin. We encourage our community to recycle with these various options as it reduces items placed in landfills.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Work
    What have you found to be the biggest pros and cons of working from home?

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    Crystal Shnitser 4/23/2025 8:25 AM
    Pros- not having to use gas, no commute, being home when my kids get home from school, I feel I am more productive when home because I am not chatting with people in the office

    Cons-I guess not seeing people but I am ok with that lol
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Home
    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?

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    Crystal Shnitser 4/23/2025 8:22 AM
    I learned they are more like a best by date. We reduce food waste at home by only making enough food that we are able to eat. We always eat leftovers (up to 4 days old) and rarely ever throw any food away. Some additional ways I can reduce food waste is by buying only what we need so we don't forget that we have it.