One Healthcare Ecochallenge 2025

April 1 - April 30, 2025

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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

What is one action your organization can take to make its laboratories greener? How can you assist in this effort?
Joanne Taylor deKay 4/25/2025 7:12 AM
Switch from single-use to reusable containers whenever possible, i.e. beakers, flasks, etc.
Facilitate the washing and autoclaving processes to make the transition smoother.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
At Home

Name some of the human activities impacting the health of water systems, both locally (your watershed) and globally (freshwater and oceans). What can you do to improve the health of water systems?
Joanne Taylor deKay 4/25/2025 7:10 AM
Construction, fertilized lawns, forever chemicals, ocean drilling

Minimize tilling and use of fertilizers and other chemicals
In the lab, dispose of chemicals properly.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
At Work

Was this action easy to add to your daily routine? Why or why not?
Rhonda DiPhilippo 4/25/2025 6:43 AM
I have found this to be an easy habit to adopt in my daily routine although at the start I did have to provide myself a reminder.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
At Work

How could you encourage your coworkers to develop the habit of turning lights off?
Rhonda DiPhilippo 4/25/2025 6:42 AM
I had automatic lights installed in my office to ensure lights out and have encourage my coworkers to do the same.

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- Joyce Fitzgerald 4/25/2025 7:52 AM
  There are many habits to cultivate, so it is nice when we can rely on good technology to help out!
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
At Work

What have you found to be the biggest pros and cons of working from home?
Rhonda DiPhilippo 4/25/2025 6:41 AM
I am work from home one day each week .

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health & Well-being

What is one thing that you are grateful for today? How does practicing gratitude make you feel?
Rhonda DiPhilippo 4/25/2025 6:40 AM
It is an important exercise to make note each day what you are grateful for in order to fill your cup.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health & Well-being

How can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Rhonda DiPhilippo 4/25/2025 6:38 AM
I enjoy the mindfulness and physical exercise of Pilates. I am committed to at least 4 Reformer classes a week.

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Lisa Brunelle 4/25/2025 5:43 AM
I'm not good at checking in everyday. Can we start over?

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- Wendy Long 4/25/2025 7:15 AM
  - Tech Enthusiast 💻
  The answer is 'Yes' but it will be next April. :) Don't feel bad at all. I've done this for several years and get better each time.
  
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- Joyce Fitzgerald 4/25/2025 7:54 AM
  Part of the feedback that I left on the survey is that there isn't a way to get notifications or quick check in features.
  
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Lisa Brunelle 4/25/2025 5:42 AM
I bring lunch from home everyday. It's healthier and more affordable for me to eat from home.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
At Home

How is creativity a necessary ingredient for practicing simplicity?
Lisa Brunelle 4/25/2025 5:41 AM
Think about it. Do you really need it? Add it to your cart and wait a few weeks. do you still need it after those weeks? That's how I decide if I really need it.

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