Mikhala Heil

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 save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

I will refuse 25 of single-use paper or plastic bags each day by bringing my own reusable bags or carrying purchased goods another way.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 5 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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

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.

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

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 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.

I will promote a positive environment and uplift others by performing 5 random act(s) of kindness.

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

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

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).