Nicole Griffin

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

I will purchase produce and/or meat from a local farmers market or food co-op to make 5 locally-sourced meals.

I will help others in need and prevent useful items from going to landfill by donating 45 items.

I will spend at least 30 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 volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

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

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

I will spend 15 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.

I will promote equity and support my community by purchasing items at 1 diverse- and/or locally-owned businesses.

I will spend 30 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 call or write 1 public officials to advocate for more green spaces around my town, particularly in neighborhoods that currently lack equitable access to green spaces.

I'll volunteer to create a neighborhood "library"

I will recycle 10 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 15 minutes learning about the environmental footprint of the healthcare industry, how it impacts health, and ways I can help reduce it.

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

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

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

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 keep 8 forks, spoons, and/or knives from entering the landfill by using reusable utensils when eating at work.

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

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 15 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 Practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.

I will commit to getting 45 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will work from home 10 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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.