Mindy Farrar

I will read the Ecochallenge feed each day and comment on posts by people who I don't know, but whose content inspires or interests me.

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.

Lighting makes up approximately 10% of hospitals' energy use on average. I will save energy by turning off unnecessary lights when not in use and when I am the last one to leave a space.

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 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 keep 5 forks, spoons, and/or knives from entering the landfill by using reusable utensils when eating at work.

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Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

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

I will spend 5 minutes learning about the environmental footprint of the healthcare industry, how it impacts health, and ways I can help reduce it.

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

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

I commit to dedicating 5 minutes to exploring my organization's quality improvement resources and examining how quality improvement methodologies can support sustainability projects.

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

I will take one action to support local wildlife, such as adding a food or water source, creating shelter/habitat, preventing light pollution, eliminating bird strikes, or another action.

No one person can do everything, but we can all do something. Making one person's worth of difference matters! Share an impact you made related to an Ecochallenge action that you are proud of in the feed.

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