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Nina Swan

Mainehealth

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 75 THIS WEEK
  • 205 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    13
    pieces of plastic cutlery
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    3.0
    healthcare connections
    made

Nina's actions

In Our Communities

MAINE COMMUTER SURVEY

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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 5
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 5
DAILY ACTIONS

At Work

Stay Connected

I will schedule coffee breaks, lunches, and/or check-in meetings with 3 coworkers to promote connectivity in my workplace.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

At Work

Last to Leave? Lights Out, Please!

Lighting makes up approximately 10% of hospitals' energy use on average. I will save energy by turning off unnecessary lights when not in use and when I am the last one to leave a space.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

At Home

At Home Compost Reimbursement

Check out Espresa's Platform-- did you know you can get reimbursed for at home composting? Composting reduces GHG emissions by as much as 70% vs landfilling organic waste.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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  • Nina Swan's avatar
    Nina Swan 4/22/2025 10:25 AM
    We have converted the office to reusable utensils, next will be plates & bowls...not pushing that yet as some team members are struggling with the utensils.

    • Amanda Holloway's avatar
      Amanda Holloway 4/22/2025 1:24 PM
      • Nature Steward 🌳
      Congrats! With some time, hopefully those that are struggling will grow to accept and even prefer the reusable utensils.

  • Nina Swan's avatar
    Nina Swan 4/16/2025 8:35 AM
    Staff are getting used to the idea of no longer ordering plastic utensils. Next goal is to go to cloth napkins.

    • Dalena Sanders's avatar
      Dalena Sanders 4/16/2025 8:59 AM
      • Gardener 🌱
      I plan to bring my own utensils to work also! It’s so much better for the earth and our bodies!

  • Nina Swan's avatar
    Nina Swan 4/01/2025 6:53 AM
    I have staff onboard to stop using plastic knives, spoons, forks (a few really struggled)...off to buy silver ware for lunch!