Nicole Griffin

I'll volunteer to create a neighborhood "library"

I will call or write 1 public officials to advocate for more green spaces around my town, particularly in neighborhoods that currently lack equitable access to green spaces.

I will attend or watch a recording of a webinar 20 minutes long covering one or more healthcare sustainability issues.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about the ways climate change impacts health.

I will promote equity and support my community by purchasing items at 1 diverse- and/or locally-owned businesses.

I will spend 15 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

I will help others in need and prevent useful items from going to landfill by donating 45 items.

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

I will repair an item, such as clothing or an appliance, for myself, a friend, family member, or neighbor.

I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard. Check out resources for which tree species are best to plant in your area.

I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

I will purchase produce and/or meat from a local farmers market or food co-op to make 5 locally-sourced meals.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

I will select a greener option when purchasing supplies, such as products that have environmental certifications, less packaging, or other environmental attributes, or come from local vendors.

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 15 minutes learning about which items are recyclable both at my workplace and at home since they may be different, and recycle only those items.

I will work from home 10 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will commit to getting 45 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will make 3 appointments to support my health and well-being (primary care provider, dental, vision, etc.)

I will save up to 4 gallons (15 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

I will Practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

Lighting makes up approximately 10% of hospitals' energy use on average. I will save energy by turning off unnecessary lights when not in use and when I am the last one to leave a space.

I will keep 8 forks, spoons, and/or knives from entering the landfill by using reusable utensils when eating at work.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about the environmental footprint of the healthcare industry, how it impacts health, and ways I can help reduce it.

I will recycle 10 items at work and/or at home each day, making sure I review recycling program guidelines and only place accepted items that are clean, empty, and dry in the recycling bin.