UC San Diego Health

La Jolla

"Connecting human health and the environment"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
1,631 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

67

whole food meals

consumed
UP TO

31

single-use bags

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

38

pieces of plastic cutlery

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

38

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

58

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

131

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

35

items

donated

UC San Diego's actions

In Our Communities

Donate Items

I will help others in need and prevent useful items from going to landfill by donating 10 items.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

In Our Communities

Use Reusable Bags

I will refuse 2 of single-use paper or plastic bags each day by bringing my own reusable bags or carrying purchased goods another way.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

One Healthcare

Use A Reusable Mug/Bottle

I will keep 10 disposable cup(s) and/or bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle, cup, or mug.

COMPLETED 25
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Well-being

Gratitude

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for every day.

COMPLETED 24
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 21
DAILY ACTIONS

At Work

Use Reusables at Work

I will keep 10 forks, spoons, and/or knives from entering the landfill by using reusable utensils when eating at work.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

At Home

Whole Foods Diet

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

COMPLETED 25
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

UC San Diego Health 4/26/2024 8:53 PM

Just a few days left! Remember to check in and take any one-time actions you have remaining. It’s fun to see the collective impact made by our organization so far. All of your individual actions are adding up and making a difference. 💚🌎

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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?

UC San Diego Health 4/22/2024 8:32 PM

This year’s Earth Month theme is Planet vs. Plastics and every little bit counts. Reducing plastic cutlery is not only important in phasing out single use plastics, but microplastics in our bodies have been linked to everything from cancer to Alzheimer’s.

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- Catherine Lyons 4/23/2024 12:28 PM
  
  I saw a picture in my facebook of kayakers helping to remove plastic from the Seine in preparation for the Paris Olympics - I had no idea it was so polluted and you cannot easily remove the miniscule particles
  
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- Barbara Hamilton 4/23/2024 11:36 AM
  
  Plastic pollution is a more profound issue than many understand. Thanks for sharing!
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
At Home Whole Foods Diet

What benefits do whole foods and plant-based foods have on health and the environment?

UC San Diego Health 4/12/2024 9:45 AM

Eating a whole foods diet not only boosts your health with a rainbow of nutrients, but it also has a much lower carbon footprint than processed foods. It’s a delicious way to nourish your body while helping Mother Earth thrive.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
One Healthcare Use A Reusable Mug/Bottle

While water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?

UC San Diego Health 4/10/2024 8:55 PM

Using reusable water bottles not only reduces plastic waste but is better for your health by minimizing exposure to harmful chemicals leached from plastic bottles. Plus they’re better at keeping water cool and fun to look at, too!

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- Kristi Clardy 4/11/2024 5:52 AM
  
  I have found that for myself I keep a reusable water bottle at work and one that stays home. This holds me accountable while I am working and I have been able to increase my water intake by this way.
  
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- Sara Menvielle 4/11/2024 2:58 AM
  
  I don’t go anywhere without my Hydroflask! They even have an app that you can download and see places in your area that have water bottle refill stations.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health & Well-being Gratitude

What is one thing that you are grateful for today? How does practicing gratitude make you feel?

UC San Diego Health 4/09/2024 8:35 PM

I’m grateful for the awe-inspiring wonders of the universe, like the recent solar eclipse. Practicing gratitude helps me feel more connected to the world around me and fills me with a sense of wonder and appreciation.

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- Barbara Hamilton 4/10/2024 9:18 AM
  
  That eclipse was so much fun! It made us all take a moment and allow ourselves to enjoy the magic of the universe together.
  
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- Sara Menvielle 4/10/2024 4:46 AM
  
  San Diego has been busy with cool things in the sky between the eclipse and the Space X launches!
  
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UC San Diego Health 4/04/2024 11:21 AM

This Earth Month, let's challenge ourselves to live more sustainably, prioritize our well-being, and cultivate a sense of gratitude for the natural world around us. Together, we can make a positive impact!

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- Nicole Poletto 4/09/2024 12:53 PM
  
  I love this. I have personally focused on being more thoughtful on my impact both at home and at work. For example, what are my opportunities to reduce plastic from my day-to-day routine? The changes that I make (eg switching to shampoo bars) have a visible impact, and I have less overall stuff!
  
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