Janice Hall

The University of Vermont Medical Center

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
357 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

84

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

80

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

19

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

20

pounds of paper

have been saved

Janice's actions

Health

Know My health

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Track my Purchases

I will spend 10 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Choose Two-Sided Printing

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper each day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 4 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Use a Reusable Water Bottle

While water bottles serve an important role in places for health and safety, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. Can you identify the barriers in making this a new habit? How can you set yourself up for success in making this a permanent change?

Janice Hall 10/17/2018 11:42 AM

I always have a reusable water bottle at work but not at home. But I do put the plastic bottles into the recycle bin and not the trash. What I need to do is get a water filter of some kind so I can drink the water out of the sink. That should solve the problem..

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Use a Reusable Mug

Maybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reuseable one but it's just hard to make the switch. Think about what stands in your way of making this a habit. By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?

Janice Hall 10/16/2018 4:55 AM

I feel good about using my reuseable coffee mug and it saves me money as well! Most coffee shops charge less when you use your own mug.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Choose Two-Sided Printing

Choosing two-sided printing can be an easy adjustment on your computer settings. How can you help others make this same switch? Can it be encouraged company wide?

Janice Hall 10/16/2018 4:52 AM

I set up my printer option to always choose two sided printing. I think that should be the default for all printers.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Use Reusable Bags

What do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reuseable one with you? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to establish this a successful habit?

Janice Hall 10/03/2018 9:51 AM

Refuse a bag if possible but if you need one and don't have a reusable bag with you, ask for a paper bag and put it in with your recyclables at home. Plastic bags are also recyclable at many grocery stores. Try to keep your reusable bags in your car or purse so you have them ready when needed!

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