Emily Chakkera

I will recognize 1 colleague(s) for their sustainability efforts on our team feed, in-person, by email, and/or through my organization's recognition platforms.

I will share one idea for making my organization more sustainable on our team's feed.

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 implemented one suggestion from the Guidelines to Balance Building Operations, Sustainability & Comfort at Seattle Children's Facilities

I will place all my disposable paper cups and plastic lids only in the recycling bins around the hospital.

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

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

I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities, and limit my social media use to once per day.

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

Hand washing dishes can use more energy and hot water than running a full dishwasher. To save water, I will scrape instead of rinsing dishes before loading them into the dishwasher, and only run it when it is full.

I will refuse 1 of single-use paper or plastic bags each day by bringing my own reusable bags or carrying purchased goods another way.