Kris Stone

IU Health Green Team

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
173 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

156

additional oz of water

consumed
UP TO

1.0

local or diverse business

supported

Kris's actions

In Our Communities

Plant Trees

I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard. Check out resources for which tree species are best to plant in your area.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 1 locally-sourced meals.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Well-being

Learn About Constructive Communication

I will spend 5 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Kris Stone 4/25/2025 11:05 AM
- Wildlife Guardian 🦉
I joined this challenge because I'm excited that IU Health is recognizing areas that could be more environmentally friendly. One thing I changed in our home about 2 - 3 years ago was to start using cloth napkins. I purchased some through Etsy because they have cute patterns. We have a two-tiered fruit holder -- clean napkins are folded and placed on the bottom basket, gently used can go on the top tier, and used ones go in a little basket on top of our dryer and they all get washed once a week. I've also been using reusable cloth rounds and makeup removers instead of the cotton ones. I've also switched to bar shampoo and conditioner. That was an adjustment but once I got used it it's been great for my hair. Finally, I've been using and collecting the handmade soaps from craft fairs for years.

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- Paul Goodenough 4/28/2025 10:56 AM
  Yes to all this Kris. Great points. Reusable napkins aren't just better for the environment -- they're cuter and make us happier!
  
  I'm also resonating with your point on shampoo and conditioner bars. I am completely happy to buy my bath/shower items in a dry bar form. And since I'm not big on scents, I honestly don't even need a plastic coated cardboard box to transport them in. For me, packaging-free bath items is totally feasible. Now if the manufacturers will just see a) there a customers ready for this change and b) it is possible!
  
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- Christina Koutsari 4/27/2025 10:31 AM
  - Everyday Earth Hero 💚
  I hadn't heard of bar shampoo being an option. I appreciate the idea because it always bothered me how much plastic waste these products result in.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health & Well-being

How do you plan to increase your water intake during the day?
Kris Stone 4/09/2025 5:53 AM
- Wildlife Guardian 🦉
have water or my flavored water with dinner

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- Paul Goodenough 4/09/2025 8:06 AM
  Good point Kris! I try to do this, too. Sounds ridiculous probably but I have little kids so things can be so crazy I literally forget to drink anything with dinner.
  
  One thing I've been more mindful of is trying to get a cup of water in, almost the very first thing. Before coffee, before heading out the door in the morning. Hydrating earlier so that I'm not playing catch up later.
  
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- Devika Dyal 4/09/2025 6:08 AM
  Keep my bottle filled at my desk so I can have it as much as possible, I did drink up to 102oz water daily but because of the many bathroom breaks I had cut back. I recently found this MIO tropical energy that is very encouraging.
  
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