Kimberly Van Winkle
"Small actions count. They add up over time. Enough snowflakes make an avalanche "
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 519 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO11meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO21locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO1.0water leakreported
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UP TO27single-use bagsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO14pieces of plastic cutlerynot sent to the landfill
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UP TO2.8poundswaste composted
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UP TO131pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO4.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO5.0treesplanted
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UP TO4.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO1.0public official or leadercontacted
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UP TO20itemsdonated
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UP TO4.0local or diverse businessessupported
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UP TO2.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO2.0healthcare connectionsmade
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UP TO4.0ideasshared
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UP TO69minutes spentlearning
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UP TO5.0greener purchasesmade
Kimberly's actions
At Work
Use Reusables at Work
I will keep 1 forks, spoons, and/or knives from entering the landfill by using reusable utensils when eating at work.
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.
In Our Communities
Use Reusable Bags
I will refuse 5 of single-use paper or plastic bags each day by bringing my own reusable bags or carrying purchased goods another way.
At Home
Repair an Item
I will repair an item, such as clothing or an appliance, for myself, a friend, family member, or neighbor.
One Healthcare
Climate Change Impacts on Health
I will spend 10 minutes learning about the ways climate change impacts health.
At Home
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending food waste to the landfill by composting my food scraps.
One Healthcare
Creative Solutions
I will share one idea for making my organization more sustainable on our team's feed.
One Healthcare
Medical Device Reprocessing
I will spend 5 minutes learning about the items my organization collects for medical device reprocessing and share this information with colleagues.
At Work
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
At Home
Learn the Truth about Expiration Dates
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
At Home
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Health & Well-being
Go Get a Check Up
I will make 1 appointments to support my health and well-being (primary care provider, dental, vision, etc.)
One Healthcare
Sustainable Healthcare
I will attend or watch a recording of a webinar 30 minutes long covering one or more healthcare sustainability issues.
One Healthcare
Network for Change
I will make 2 new healthcare connections through direct outreach or by joining a green team or industry group to learn from my peers, share best practices, and see if there are opportunities for collaboration.
One Healthcare
Strength in Numbers
I will form a new green team or healthcare sustainability group.
One Healthcare
Donate Blood
I will donate blood in my community to make sure there are adequate supplies for routine medical services and emergencies.
At Home
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
At Work
Greener Purchasing
I will select a greener option when purchasing supplies, such as products that have environmental certifications, less packaging, or other environmental attributes, or come from local vendors.
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.
At Work
Stay Connected
I will schedule coffee breaks, lunches, and/or check-in meetings with 2 coworkers to promote connectivity in my workplace.
At Work
Prevent Recycling Contamination
Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 5 minutes learning about which items are recyclable both at my workplace and at home since they may be different, and recycle only those items.
Health & Well-being
Learn About Constructive Communication
I will spend 10 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.
In Our Communities
Support Diverse and Locally-Owned Businesses
I will promote equity and support my community by purchasing items at 3 diverse- and/or locally-owned businesses.
In Our Communities
Donate Items
I will help others in need and prevent useful items from going to landfill by donating 10 items.
In Our Communities
Support Pollution Reduction
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
At Home
Adjust the Thermostat
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
At Home
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
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 5 locally-sourced meals.
In Our Communities
Volunteer in My Community
I will volunteer 3 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
In Our Communities
Advocate for Green Spaces
I will call or write 1 public officials to advocate for more green spaces around my town, particularly in neighborhoods that currently lack equitable access to green spaces.
In Our Communities
Plant Trees
I will plant 3 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard. Check out resources for which tree species are best to plant in your area.
One Healthcare
Environmental Footprint of Healthcare
I will spend 10 minutes learning about the environmental footprint of the healthcare industry, how it impacts health, and ways I can help reduce it.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONIn Our Communities Plant TreesHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
Kimberly Van Winkle 4/21/2024 10:21 PMPlanting trees is hope for the future: cleaner air, a shady spot, a reminder of a memory. It's also a good workout -
REFLECTION QUESTIONOne Healthcare Medical Device ReprocessingReprocessing single use devices reduces the amount of regulated medical waste. What are other ways healthcare facilities can reduce regulated medical waste?
Kimberly Van Winkle 4/21/2024 10:19 PMReducing regulated medical waste: only put items that are bloody/possibly infectious in the red bags/boxes. These items have to be disinfected before disposal so it is wasteful to put inappropriate items on these bags/boxes.
I'm reading about the topic I found a group/website called practice green health.org -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAt Home Learn the Truth about Expiration DatesWhat did you learn about expiration dates? How do you reduce food waste at home? What are some additional ways you can reduce food waste?
Kimberly Van Winkle 4/06/2024 1:22 PMFound a good article about use-by and sell-by dates. It aligns with what I tend to do and gives some good tips on how to store food for maximal use time. Much of these dates relate to quality but not really with the safety of the food item.
https://www.allrecipes.com/article/best-by-sell-by-use-by-dates/ -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAt Work Reduce Animal ProductsHow does eating more meat affect our planet and other people? What is your favorite meatless dish or recipe?
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Jeff Babic 4/06/2024 1:25 PMPancakes are great!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAt Work Use Reusables at WorkWhile 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?
Kimberly Van Winkle 4/05/2024 5:57 PMI've been making sure that I pack silverware along with my lunch. I also keep a "picnic kit" in my car -
Kimberly Van Winkle 4/01/2024 9:36 PMI want to do my part to make the world a better place for my family. I like these types of challenges to motivate and inspire change -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAt Home Compost Food WasteNew to composting? Be sure to check out the action resource links to learn tips and more about it. As you transition from throwing food away to composting, what do you notice about how much you are tossing? How will you use your compost once it is ready?
Kimberly Van Winkle 4/01/2024 9:20 PMI started a compost bin in my yard and looking forward to using the results in my garden -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAt Home Practice the 5 r'sWhich of the 5 R's was easiest for you? Which was the most difficult? How did practicing the 5 R's help you reduce more waste than recycling alone?
Kimberly Van Winkle 4/01/2024 9:18 PMTalked with my sons about needs vs wants to 'reduce'; it was recycling day so we filled the bin instead of the garbage; we reused bags to not be single use.