JoAnn Calingay

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

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 promote equity and support my community by purchasing items at 6 diverse- and/or locally-owned businesses.

I will purchase produce and/or meat from a local farmers market or food co-op to make 12 locally-sourced meals.

I will help others in need and prevent useful items from going to landfill by donating 85 items.

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

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 60 minute(s) each day.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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

I will avoid printing 8 pieces of paper by "going digital" and printing double-sided whenever possible.

I will keep 3 forks, spoons, and/or knives from entering the landfill by using reusable utensils when eating at work.

I will recycle 15 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 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 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 make 1 appointments to support my health and well-being (primary care provider, dental, vision, etc.)

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