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Welcome to Earth Day Ecochallenge!

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Earth Day Ecochallenge
April 1 - April 30, 2020
Monica Strelnieks's avatar

Monica Strelnieks

HealthPartners (Sustainability Department)

"Making small, sustainable changes that have a positive impact on the environment."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 83 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    30
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    30
    minutes
    spent outdoors

Monica's actions

Climate

Local Climate Issues

I will spend at least 30 minute(s) a day researching climate issues or climate solutions in my local area and share with others through my team feed, social media, or conversations with my peers.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Wildlife

Use Reusable Bags

Plastic bags can be mistaken for food by many wild animals. If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

People

Connect While Social Distancing

I will connect with at least 1 person/people a day through phone call or video chat to support mine and other’s mental and emotional health during this challenging time.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

People

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 30 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside that follows CDC guidelines for preventing disease spread.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Wildlife
    What do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reusable 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 create a successful habit of not using plastic bags?
    Monica Strelnieks's avatar
    Monica Strelnieks 4/13/2020 6:10 AM
    Before this pandemic started, I almost always used reusable grocery bags. Since the pandemic started, I have been doing all of my grocery shopping via delivery services, and I am finding it more challenging to determine what packaging is used to transport the groceries. Any fresh produce is purchased with a small plastic bag. i have been re-using those bags in my bathroom trash can, so they get another use. I have also found Costco to be a good option to avoid plastic bags, as they bring everything in with cardboard boxes.
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    • Samantha McKeough's avatar
      Samantha McKeough 4/15/2020 8:59 AM
      I usually opt for carrying all of my groceries in my arms, which can sometimes get pretty tricky! I keep a pile of reusable bags in my car. After I use them and empty them out, I place them by the door so that I remember to put them back into my car. 
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