Mayo Clinic Ecochallenge 2023: Collective Impact and Reflections

Total Participants

333

Total Actions Completed

3,158

Total Reflections Shared

195

Participant Engagement

Average # of daily check-ins: 5.6

One-time action success rate: 46%

Daily action success rate: 19%

Top 5 Actions across All Action Categories

Brush My Teeth Without Water Running: 47

Exercise Daily: 43

Use A Reusable Mug/Bottle: 38

Switch to Cold Water: 32

Adjust the Thermostat: 31

Top 5 Most Impactful Actions

Needs Vs. Wants: 16

Eliminate Toxic Plastics: 12

Plant Trees: 7

Reduce Refined Sugar: 7

Choose Clean/Renewable Energy: 7

"My daily exercise action inspired me to take a walk this evening even though initially I wasn't into it. I am glad that I did it. It got me outside and I was able to enjoy a beautiful evening sky. I even feel mentally refreshed especially after two hours of studying for my professional development course."

- Jackie

"It's so rewarding helping others when they least expect it!"

- Dawn

"When I see people going out of their way to pick up litter, or recycle, or just doing good in the world, I make an effort to say thank you, and make sure they know that what they are doing is making a difference."

- Dru

"Thank you to the steering company that created this challenge. We have appreciated the opportunity to be a part of the committed culture to make small adjustments for a big impact."

- Karie

"I am working on reducing waste. I purchased vitamix foodcycler to compost food scraps. I am looking at reducing plastic, buying bags and plastic made natural ingredients that are compostable. I switched from paper toilet paper to bamboo."

- Ursula