Zoe Anastas (SWMC)

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

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

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

I will avoid sending food waste to the landfill by composting my food scraps.

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

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 2 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 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 adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

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

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

I will purchase produce and/or meat from a local farmers market or food co-op to make 1 locally-sourced meals.

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.

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

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