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April 1 - April 30, 2024
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Crystal Tyree

Cleveland Clinic

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 616 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    92
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    1
    water leak
    reported
  • UP TO
    84
    pieces of plastic cutlery
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    86
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    93
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    3
    items
    donated
  • UP TO
    73
    random acts of kindness
    completed
  • UP TO
    1
    pint of blood
    donated
  • UP TO
    1
    well-being appointment
    made
  • UP TO
    55
    minutes spent
    learning

Crystal's actions

One Healthcare

Use A Reusable Mug/Bottle

I will keep 5 disposable cup(s) and/or bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle, cup, or mug.

COMPLETED 23
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 23
DAILY ACTIONS

In Our Communities

Donate Items

I will help others in need and prevent useful items from going to landfill by donating 5 items.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Well-being

Go Get a Check Up

I will make 5 appointments to support my health and well-being (primary care provider, dental, vision, etc.)

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Home

Learn the Truth about Expiration Dates

I will spend at least 25 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Work

Report a Leak

I will prevent water from being wasted by reporting one or more leaky faucets, toilets, or other water leaks to my organization's facilities team for repair.

COMPLETED
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 23
DAILY ACTIONS

At Work

Use Reusables at Work

I will keep 3 forks, spoons, and/or knives from entering the landfill by using reusable utensils when eating at work.

COMPLETED 23
DAILY ACTIONS

One Healthcare

Random Act of Kindness

I will promote a positive environment and uplift others by performing 3 random act(s) of kindness.

COMPLETED 23
DAILY ACTIONS

One Healthcare

Donate Blood

I will donate blood in my community to make sure there are adequate supplies for routine medical services and emergencies.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

One Healthcare

Judicious use of disinfectants

I will only use disinfectants where recommended and required by my organization's Infection Prevention and Control department.

COMPLETED 23
DAILY ACTIONS

One Healthcare

Sustainable Healthcare

I will attend or watch a recording of a webinar 25 minutes long covering one or more healthcare sustainability issues.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    One Healthcare Donate Blood
    Why do you donate blood?

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    Crystal Tyree 4/25/2024 9:26 AM
    I donate blood to help others that may be in need of it. There was a time when I almost needed a blood transfusion. Had I needed it, those that have donated would have saved my life.
    I also donate Plasma. That is used to make many different products that can save lives.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    One Healthcare Judicious use of disinfectants
    Consider how you use disinfectants and antimicrobials throughout your day. Are there opportunities to reduce usage while adhering to infection prevent and control protocols, and maintaining cleanliness standards?

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    Crystal Tyree 4/23/2024 6:57 AM
    Picking a time when you can clean all surfaces at the same time would help reduce the usage of products. Preferably after the workday is complete. So, all the rooms are empty and you can just go down the line and clean!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Work Use Reusables at Work
    While one's plastic cutlery is a seemingly very small part of someone's "plastic impact", why do you think it's important for us to address this opportunity to reduce?

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    Crystal Tyree 4/23/2024 6:02 AM
    Even though it seems like a small impact using a "few" plastic cutlery, it will add up when multiple people are doing it.

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      Crystal Tyree 4/23/2024 8:11 AM
      I agree!
      I actually reuse my cutlery! I wash them and put them in a zip lock baggie for future use. I will need to eventually throw them away, but the amount of uses that I am able to get out of one box saves the numerous boxes that I would have to purchase for social gatherings if I just threw them away each time!

    • Melissa Ondricek's avatar
      Melissa Ondricek 4/23/2024 6:17 AM
      Agree! All plastic cutlery should be banned and IF disposable are provided they should be required to be plant based and compostable. Compostable Cutlery (greenpaperproducts.com)
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    One Healthcare Random Act of Kindness
    How did performing random acts of kindness make you feel? Were you surprised by any of the responses you received from recipients?

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    Crystal Tyree 4/05/2024 10:42 AM
    I have always been one to try to make others feel better. Even if I am having an "off day"... I still try to brighten another persons day. Doing that most the time boosts my own mood. So, it is a 2 for one deal! I have had some of the people that I did a random act of kindness make me feel insulted. For example: An older woman dropped her purse and I was standing behind her in line at the store. I reached down and held it out to her immediately. She grabbed it and gave me a look like I was going to take it!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Work Last to Leave? Lights Out, Please!
    How could you encourage your coworkers to develop the habit of turning lights off?

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    Crystal Tyree 4/05/2024 10:38 AM
    We have all started to remind each other to turn off the lights and close the blinds to exam rooms when we are done with them for the day. We've also started to leave the breakroom light off if it is a nice day and the sun is giving off the natural light that we need. We also have been turning off the breakroom light when there isn't anyone using it.

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    Crystal Tyree 4/02/2024 10:17 AM
    This is my 3rd challenge that I have done since I started at the clinic. I really enjoy and look forward to doing these :) I learn new things to do that helps out in multiple ways within the community. I also get pointers on how to improve the ways that I am already implementing to make an impact.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Home Brush My Teeth Without Water Running
    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 Tyree 4/02/2024 10:15 AM
    The area that I live in has a secure water source.
    I use a Water system where I go and fill the water jugs with spring water. It helps to reduce the waste from plastic bottles. I also use refillable water jugs during my day to cut down on waste from bottles and cups.