Wendy Avery

I will replace 4 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 turn my computer monitor(s) off at my work station when not in use to save energy (I will follow my organization's IT instructions for keeping on, turning off, or restarting computers).

I will keep 10 forks, spoons, and/or knives from entering the landfill by using reusable utensils when eating at work.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about greenwashing and how to avoid it.

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or vegan meal(s) each day this week.

I will recycle 5 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.

I pledge to take one action that improves the sustainability of my organization in 2025. It can be an action from this challenge or another action that improves resource stewardship.

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

I will avoid printing 20 pieces of paper by "going digital" and printing double-sided whenever possible.