Thameenah Saleem

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 volunteer 8 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

I will help others in need and prevent useful items from going to landfill by donating 30 items.

I will promote equity and support my community by purchasing items at 2 diverse- and/or locally-owned businesses.

I will spend at least 30 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 replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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

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.

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

I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will keep 5 forks, spoons, and/or knives from entering the landfill by using reusable utensils when eating at work.

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 35 minute(s) each day.

I will make 2 appointments to support my health and well-being (primary care provider, dental, vision, etc.)

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

I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities, and limit my social media use to once per day.

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.