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Paul Goodenough

IU Health

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Take the Pre-Event Survey

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Biodiversity and Wildlife

Reduce Light Pollution

Too much artificial light can confuse and harm animals, especially those active at night. I will reduce sources of outdoor light or switch to wildlife-friendly fixtures to support healthy habitats.

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Personal

Exercise Daily

Daily movement supports our physical and mental health. I will spend 20 minutes each day exercising in a way that feels good to me, such as walking, running, stretching, or dancing.

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What is resilience?

Share a Resilience Story

Stories connect and inspire us. I will share 1 resilience stories—either from my life, my community, or from a leader or culture I admire—through conversations, social media, or the event feed to help others see resilience in action.

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Work and Organizations

Host a Low or No-Waste Lunch or Gathering

Sharing meals builds connection and resilience. I will organize 1 low or no-waste lunches, coffee breaks, or informal gatherings with colleagues, classmates, or volunteers to build stronger relationships and reduce waste.

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Community

Take Part in a Community Beautification Project

Working together builds resilience and pride in the places we care about. I will participate in 1 community projects such as a cleanup or local beautification project that strengthens connections and shared purpose.

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Community

Host a Gathering

Bringing people together helps strengthen bonds. I will organize and host a gathering, such as a potluck, coffee meet up, or shared meal, for friends, family, colleagues, or neighbors to foster connection and community spirit.

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Work and Organizations

Reduce Waste in My Organization

Waste reduction supports both ecological and organizational resilience. I will work with others to conduct a waste audit and reduce waste in my organization, such as paper, plastics, or energy use.

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    Paul Goodenough 3/26/2026 5:28 AM
    • TEAM CAPTAIN
    • Adventurer 🏔
    Proud today to shout out to my friend Melissa Roberts-Faulkner on her acknowledgement as a Sustainability Champion at IU Health! Thanks for all your service in many different roles. Cheers, here's to much more positive impact yet to come!

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    Paul Goodenough 3/24/2026 5:32 AM
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    • Adventurer 🏔
    some may call me a weed...

    I like to think of myself as a...

    dynamic aggregator of soil nutrients
    deep soil moisture charger
    vitamin pill replacer
    antioxidant powerhouse
    cheap and abundant salad sprucer-upper
    spring pollinator appetizer

    true that I am not native to the US but that's not my fault! I didn't ask to be brought here. But I am going to bloom where I am planted.

    maybe we can all learn something from the dandelion



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    Paul Goodenough 3/18/2026 7:38 AM
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    Kudos to my Green Team pal Rianna for reppin' the Green Team and providing resources to prevent food waste at a clinical dietetics table session yesterday! Keep up the great work! Nutrition is crucial for healthy bodies AND a healthy planet.

    Here's a reminder from the National Nutrition Month website on how we can all help to prevent food waste:

    https://www.eatright.org/food/planning/food-security-and-sustainability/produce-from-purchase-to-plate-steps-to-reduce-food-waste


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    Paul Goodenough 3/17/2026 7:32 AM
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    Taking a walk around the campus yesterday I was admiring how the snow and the new shoots of the landscaped plants co-existed side by side. It was only later that I realized that most of the plants that were coming up are not native plants to the US. So I did a little research to come up with native substitutes that we could start using in landscaping:

    Catmint -> Little Bluestem
    https://www.prairiemoon.com/schizachyrium-scoparium-little-bluestem

    Hyacinth -> Violet Wood Sorrel
    https://www.prairiemoon.com/oxalis-violacea-violet-wood-sorrel

    Daffodil -> Michigan Lily
    https://www.prairiemoon.com/lilium-michiganense-michigan-lily

    What natives do you like?


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    Paul Goodenough 3/10/2026 6:35 AM
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    I'm so excited that tomorrow we have our annual Green Team kickoff in my health care system! So glad to be part of a health system that prioritizes health in every aspect of what we do.





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    Paul Goodenough 2/24/2026 9:29 AM
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    My Ecochallenge Resilience story: Many stories about planetary health make me grieve. As a palliative care chaplain, I have learned that one of the best ways to cope with grief is to find a community of support. it may sound cheesy, but events like the Ecochallenge help to feel part of a tribe, of a group with a common purpose. Thank you to every one of you for your efforts. They make the present and future planet a healthier one for me, my family, and my patients.

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    Paul Goodenough 2/23/2026 1:01 PM
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    I'm super stoked for this year's Ecochallenge! Last year, we at IU Health showed out, and I trust we will again this year. Our efforts are helping us make Indiana one of the healthiest states in the nation.