Marisa Dunigan

I will spend 45 minutes learning about the environmental footprint of the healthcare industry, how it impacts health, and ways I can help reduce it.

I will use public transit 23 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

How can you personally help address climate change? Complete the climate action venn diagram at ayanaelizabeth.com/climatevenn and share your climate action in the feed.

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

I will keep 3 disposable cup(s) and/or bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle, cup, or mug.

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for every day.

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 spend 45 minutes learning about greenwashing and how to avoid it.

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

I will make 3 appointments to support my health and well-being (primary care provider, dental, vision, etc.)

I will spend 45 minutes learning about some of the ways my organization makes its laboratories more sustainable and ways we can improve.

I will donate blood in my community to make sure there are adequate supplies for routine medical services and emergencies.

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

I will work from home 4 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard. Check out resources for which tree species are best to plant in your area.

I will spend at least 45 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 45 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 spend at least 45 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 20 minute(s) each day.

I will spend 10 minute(s) per day practicing Mindfulness and/or Meditation.

I commit to dedicating 45 minutes to exploring my organization's quality improvement resources and examining how quality improvement methodologies can support sustainability projects.

I will Practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.

I will spend 45 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 reflect on how I am feeling and express myself through writing, art, music, physical activity, or another creative way to enhance well-being