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Neil Yeager

Carle Health

"Do better, be better."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 297 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.0
    sustainability pledge
    taken
  • UP TO
    220
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    7.0
    single-use bags
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    0.0
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    30
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    5.0
    healthcare connections
    made
  • UP TO
    264
    additional oz of water
    consumed
  • UP TO
    261
    minutes
    of additional sleep

Neil's actions

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 10
DAILY ACTIONS

One Healthcare

Use A Reusable Mug/Bottle

I will keep 3 disposable cup(s) and/or bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle, cup, or mug.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Well-being

Healthy Hydration

I will improve hydration by drinking an additional 20oz of water each day. I will do this by drinking additional servings of water or by drinking water in place of other less healthy beverage options.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

At Work

2025 Pledge at Work

I pledge to take one action that improves the sustainability of my organization in 2025. It can be an action from this challenge or another action that improves resource stewardship.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Home

Shorter Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Well-being

Healthy Sleep

I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Well-being

Gratitude

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

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

One Healthcare

Explore the Feed

I will read the Ecochallenge feed each day and comment on posts by people who I don't know, but whose content inspires or interests me.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

In Our Communities

Plant Trees

I will plant 2 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard. Check out resources for which tree species are best to plant in your area.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 7
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?


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    Neil Yeager 4/11/2025 9:25 AM
    • Foodie 🍱
    As I get busier and busier, it does become harder to take the time to check in on this. Trying to slow down and give myself the permission to go through this ecochallenge. Yup.

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      Arielle Hoisington 4/12/2025 11:44 AM
      • DIY Enthusiast 🔨
      Life gets away from us sometimes. Slowing down is a great option and give yourself permission to just breathe and take a moment. have a great day and thank you for sharing!

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    Neil Yeager 4/08/2025 10:11 AM
    • Foodie 🍱
    Today, I'm sharing the 3 things I am grateful for as part of one of my daily tasks. I was hesitant to take this challenge on, but as I move through this month, I am finding it easy to find things to be greatful for, and I have not as of yet even had a duplicate.
    Today:
    1. The great contractors our organization utilize to help us with projects and problems.
    2. The team of techs that I work with day in and day out who are the glue that hold our facility together.
    3. Soup, I'm thankful for soup, and am having it for lunch, and on chilly days, I'm not sure there is anything better to consume.

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    Neil Yeager 4/04/2025 10:50 AM
    • Foodie 🍱
    I planted a bunch of grass seed this morning before work, its not a tree, but I thought about this challenge while doing it.

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      Neil Yeager 4/04/2025 1:40 PM
      • Foodie 🍱
      Andrew,

      I certainly have a fair amount of native species, various types of ground cover, along with a large amount of wild flowers that reduce the amount of sod grass I maintain. I also use an electric mower for the areas of grass I cover. Not trying to rain on the ecological parade, but for my landscaping, I do still enjoy having a bit of grass to maintain and connect the areas of my space, In the future I may give clover a try in some areas and I have researched creeping thyme which is appealing to me but it wasn't in the works for today.

    • Andrew Kirchner's avatar
      Andrew Kirchner 4/04/2025 12:23 PM
      • Green Team Leader 🤝
      Have you considered planting native alternatives to sod grass? It's a great way to help local pollinators and once established it is generally less maintenance than maintaining a lawn. You can go the full range from returning the area to natural habitat (in my case prairie/grasslands) to grass alternatives that can handle some foot traffic like clover or buffalo grass. Your local extension office will have information specific to your area about how to go about this or you can google local native plant landscapers in your area to help. This is an example of a company in my area: Monarch Gardens - Monarch Gardens LLC

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    Neil Yeager 4/02/2025 8:56 AM
    • Foodie 🍱
    Working on thinking through routine actions attempting to identify further changes that can help sustainability.

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    Neil Yeager 4/01/2025 1:18 PM
    • Foodie 🍱
    I took the stairs every time I didn't have a cart or items I needed to deliver. Getting them steps in!