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Christine Martin

Cleveland Clinic Sustainability

"We only have one Earth, let's protect it!"

POINTS TOTAL

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  • 468 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    305
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    220
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    121
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    305
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen

Christine's actions

Basic Needs & Security

Know Your Produce

SDG #2 Zero Hunger

I will visit ewg.org to learn about and use their Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen produce lists.

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Health & Equity

Cleaning Product Ingredients

SDG #3 Health & Well-Being

I will spend 5 minutes each day studying the toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies, personal care, and pet products around my home.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Practice Mindfulness

SDG #3 Health & Well-Being

I will spend 5 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Spend Time Outside

SDG #3 Health & Well-Being

I will replace 10 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside exercising, enjoying the sunrise/sunset, gardening, journaling, or practicing gratitude for nature.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Basic Needs & Security

Take 5-Minute Or Less Showers

SDG #6 Water & Sanitation

I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Communicate Constructively

SDG #16 Peace & Justice

I will use the communication methods I read about to practice effective, compassionate, and nonviolent communication with someone I interact with regularly (i.e., my roommate, parents, co-worker, partner, classmates, or children).

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Climate & Ecosystems

Support Local Pollinators

SDG #15 Life On Land

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 10 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant some in my area.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Education & Livelihood

Research Impact Investing

SDG #8 Work & Economy

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement

SDG #6 Water & Sanitation

I will spend 5 minutes learning about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Volunteer

SDG #1 No Poverty

In my community, I will volunteer at a community shelter, food pantry or soup kitchen.

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Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity
    What is easy for you to do when having a constructive conversation and what is challenging? What tips do you have for having a constructive conversation?

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    Christine Martin 4/27/2022 6:46 AM
    I am new to the Clinic and part of a program that is being newly built. So constructive conversations are happening every day. There are so many resources on our intranet about having positive, constructive conversations, which I really appreciate.  Just with so many other things in life, taking a moment and being mindful about what you are hearing and the perspective of the person you are talking to can be so beneficial.  
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Basic Needs & Security
    With 5-minute or less showers reducing your water footprint, what do you plan to add next to your water conservation habits?

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    Christine Martin 4/26/2022 7:42 AM
    I did more research on water filtration options for my home, and settled on a Brita pitcher with a long last.  Did you know that they have a long-last filter now that lasts six months instead of 2, and they are partnered with Terracycle to recycle used filters?  It was great to read about!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Basic Needs & Security
    Who is affected by water insecurity in your region? How are they affected? How are you impacted by water insecurity?

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    Christine Martin 4/21/2022 7:57 AM
    It is astonishing to think that 2 million people in the US are facing water insecurity!  Clean water is something that we take for granted.  I always knew clean water access was an issue in certain regions of the country as described in one of the links- rural areas particularly.  I hadn't considered how many people locally (in a densely populated area) face similar access issues because of economic factors and water shut offs.  With the greater Cleveland poverty rate being over 30% (according to one source I read), that must impact so many local people!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity
    What was surprising about the ingredients in your cleaning supplies, personal care, and pet products?

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    Christine Martin 4/18/2022 2:08 PM
    I need to start filtering my water!  My city's zip code does not rate very well.  I will try a Brita!

    • Adam Moen's avatar
      Adam Moen 4/19/2022 6:42 AM
      Brita is a great idea! The company does a good job of being green with a large amount of their electricity being renewable and the are working on creating a smaller carbon footprint. The only downside is that I don't believe the filters are recyclable. So they still have ways to improve.