Deb Farnham

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

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

I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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

I will refuse 3 of single-use paper or plastic bags each day by bringing my own reusable bags or carrying purchased goods another way.

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors, or purchase items second-hand to reduce resource use.

I will spend 20 minutes learning about the ways climate change impacts health.

I will attend or watch a recording of a webinar 20 minutes long covering one or more healthcare sustainability issues.

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

I will spend 15 minutes learning about the items my organization collects for medical device reprocessing and share this information with colleagues.

I will form a new green team or healthcare sustainability group.

I will promote a positive environment and uplift others by performing 3 random act(s) of kindness.

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

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 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 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 purchase produce and/or meat from a local farmers market or food co-op to make 1 locally-sourced meals.

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