Kimberley Crevecoeur

I will only use disinfectants where recommended and required by my organization's Infection Prevention and Control department.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about what medical device reprocessing is and how it works, including whether my organization has a program, and if so, which items it collects.

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 10 minutes learning about which items are recyclable both at my workplace and at home since they may be different, and recycle only those items.

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I will spend 10 minutes learning about some of the ways my organization makes its operating rooms more sustainable and ways we can improve.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about some of the ways my organization makes its laboratories more sustainable and ways we can improve.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about the environmental footprint of the healthcare industry, how it impacts health, and ways I can help reduce it.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about greenwashing and how to avoid it.

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or vegan meal(s) each day this week.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about how indoor air quality impacts health and commit to taking one action to improve indoor air quality in my living space.

I will spend 10 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.

I will learn one new fact about my community each day (history, geography, local wildlife, resources, programs, current issues, goals, etc.)

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

I will recycle 1 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 at least 10 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 replace 20 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities, and limit my social media use to once per day.

I commit to dedicating 10 minutes to exploring my organization's quality improvement resources and examining how quality improvement methodologies can support sustainability projects.

I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my friends or family, for 5 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.