Jami Bowles

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 cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, or walking and biking instead.

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

I will promote equity and support my community by purchasing items at 5 diverse- and/or locally-owned businesses.

I will spend 60 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.

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

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 recycle 20 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 will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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

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 spend 30 minutes learning about the environmental footprint of the healthcare industry, how it impacts health, and ways I can help reduce it.

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

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

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 30 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 repair an item, such as clothing or an appliance, for myself, a friend, family member, or neighbor.

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.

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

I will volunteer 15 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

I will spend 20 minute(s) per day practicing Mindfulness and/or Meditation.

I will work from home 6 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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

I will make 10 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.