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Hard to believe it is the last day of April! I have enjoyed logging in most days to check in and post something about the eco challenge. I am grateful for the team that works so hard to support the sustainable efforts at UCSD Health!
I took this photo this past weekend in Monterey. Just another chance to get outside and enjoy the beauty of our coast.
Thank you for participating, Peggy, and so glad you enjoyed the challenge this year! You are an eco warrior and we enjoyed following along your journey this month.
Biodegradable confetti is the cutest idea! I have never thought to make something so simple!!
Turns out, the best leaves to use for eco confetti are from: rubber trees fiddle leaf figs eucalyptus trees elephant ear plant birds of paradise banana tree leaves monstera and other common houseplants
If you punch larger shapes you can also glue them to wrapped packages as a cute and eco-friendly way to decorate!
The article "Serving Up Sustainability and Eliminating Food Waste in Hospital Cafeterias" sent via email link on April 23rd is a really great read! I had no idea that left over food was donated to various organizations based on the location of the hospital. It is awesome that UCSD Health is reducing waste and making a concerted effort to lower greenhouse gas emissions! And Barbara Hamilton, Director of Sustainability and Energy at UC San Diego Health, had some great quotes in the article as well!
Getting a mammogram is so important and this month is my appointment! Self care should be a priority but sometimes we find it is easy to put off these uncomfortable appointments, but you still need to do it! And it's over in less than 5 minutes!!
I am learning so much during the eco challenge. I just found out that deleting emails can help reduce your carbon footprint! An average year of emailing emits about 136 kilograms of CO2e, which is about the same impact as driving 200 miles in a gas-powered car. Even when emails are stored, they still require energy. This means striving for a tidy email inbox is a great way to participate in the Eco Challenge!
Offering Green Gratitude to our Fellow, Adelle Engmann, for her great work creating weekly newsblasts to our EcoChallenge participants. Thank you, Adelle, and for all your great work this year. And More....
When I am looking to purchase something, I like to see if there is a similar item on Marketplace or Offer Up. This not only saves money but also extends the life of that product maybe keeping it out of a landfill.
(My secret is to watch when UCSD students are moving out at the end of the school year because they tend to unload so much good stuff in a hurry!!)
I am grateful to live in San Diego where we have the most amazing weather allowing us to get outside to take a walk, catch a sunset or just sit for a quiet moment soaking up a fresh dose of Vitamin D!
