Melissa Tan

RUSH University Medical Center

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
577 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

108

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

53

single-use bags

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

71

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

71

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

31

more servings

of fruits and vegetables
UP TO

1,719

minutes

spent exercising

Melissa's actions

One Healthcare

Use A Reusable Mug/Bottle

I will keep 1 disposable cup(s) and/or bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle, cup, or mug.

COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Well-being

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 90 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 27
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 27
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Well-being

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS

In Our Communities

Use Reusable Bags

I will refuse 1 of single-use paper or plastic bags each day by bringing my own reusable bags or carrying purchased goods another way.

COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS

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REFLECTION QUESTION
In Our Communities Use Reusable Bags

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?

Melissa Tan 4/09/2024 5:18 AM

Stores usually have extra boxes/packing tape. If they can't spare a box, I've stacked and taped up items into a makeshift carrier. The florist stations in grocery stores usually have boxes/rubber bands. Reuseable bags that fold flat into a small pouch, some come with a clip for your bag/belt loop/keys. Once it's routine, you're set.

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Melissa Tan 4/08/2024 10:45 AM

Missed the window to log 4/2 & 4/3:

Practice The 5 R's
4/2 - Completed
4/3 - Completed

Brush my teeth without water running
4/2 - Completed
4/3 - Completed

More fruits and veggies
4/2 - 1 serving fruit, 1 serving veg.
4/3 - 1 serving fruit, 1 serving veg.

Exerise Daily
4/2 - 30 minutes
4/3 - 30 minutes

Use Reusable Bags
4/2 - 2 bags used
4/3 - 2 bags used

Use a reusable mug/bottle
4/2 - 3 bottles saved, 3 cups saved from landfill.
4/3 - 3 bottles saved, 3 cups saved from landfill.

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