Sara Menvielle

I will recycle the old TV we don’t use and take it up to a recycling center

I will exercise at least 30 minutes 4 times this week.

I will form a new green team or healthcare sustainability group.

I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will decrease my screen time before bed even farther by not using any phones/tablets 60 minutes before bed

Carpool with a coworker to save on using gas.

I will drink coconut water or water with lemon juice and pink salt in it when I wake up in the morning before going straight to the coffee.

It will help reduce water usage, especially with summer landscaping coming up!

It’s important to schedule preventative maintenance on HVAC unit, usually in spring and fall. Preventative maintenance improves system efficiency, lowers utility bills/usage, improves life span of unit, improves indoor air quality, to name a few benefits. Swapping out filters in the furnace also is important because it can help with allergens and pollution filtration.

I will make 2 new healthcare connections through direct outreach or by joining a green team or industry group to learn from my peers, share best practices, and see if there are opportunities for collaboration.

I will schedule coffee breaks, lunches, and/or check-in meetings with 3 coworkers to promote connectivity in my workplace.

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 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.

Go outside for at least 60 minutes

I will switch out my toxic house hold cleaners with non-toxic, eco friendly cleaners.

I will donate blood in my community to make sure there are adequate supplies for routine medical services and emergencies.

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

I will prevent water from being wasted by reporting one or more leaky faucets, toilets, or other water leaks to my organization's facilities team for repair.

This week I will decreased screen time 30 minutes before going to bed. This will go along with my daily goal of improving my sleep.

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will spend 60 minutes learning about the items my organization collects for medical device reprocessing and share this information with colleagues.

I will attend or watch a recording of a webinar 60 minutes long covering one or more healthcare sustainability issues.

I will spend 60 minutes learning about the ways climate change impacts health.

I will spend 60 minutes learning about the environmental footprint of the healthcare industry, how it impacts health, and ways I can help reduce it.

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 45 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 help others in need and prevent useful items from going to landfill by donating 10 items.

I will purchase produce and/or meat from a local farmers market or food co-op to make 3 locally-sourced meals.

I will volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

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

I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will spend at least 15 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 spend 30 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.

I will make 1 appointments to support my health and well-being (primary care provider, dental, vision, etc.)

I will promote equity and support my community by purchasing items at 3 diverse- and/or locally-owned businesses.

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for every day.

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

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

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 avoid printing 10 pieces of paper by "going digital" and printing double-sided whenever possible.