
Nina Swan
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 75 THIS WEEK
- 205 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO13pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
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UP TO3.0healthcare connectionsmade
Nina's actions
In Our Communities
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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.
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).
At Work
Stay Connected
I will schedule coffee breaks, lunches, and/or check-in meetings with 3 coworkers to promote connectivity in my workplace.
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.
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.
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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Nina Swan 4/22/2025 10:25 AMWe 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 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.
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Nina Swan 4/16/2025 8:35 AMStaff are getting used to the idea of no longer ordering plastic utensils. Next goal is to go to cloth napkins.-
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!
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Nina Swan 4/01/2025 6:53 AMI have staff onboard to stop using plastic knives, spoons, forks (a few really struggled)...off to buy silver ware for lunch!