Arielle Hoisington

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

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

I will avoid sending food waste to the landfill by composting my food scraps.

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

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

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 adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

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

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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 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 make 5 new healthcare connections at my workplace or beyond to learn from my peers, share best practices, and see if there are opportunities for collaboration.

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

I will recognize 2 colleague(s) for their sustainability efforts on our team feed, in-person, by email, and/or through my organization's recognition platforms.

I will keep 7 disposable cup(s) and/or bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle, cup, or mug.

I will promote a positive environment and uplift others by performing 2 random act(s) of kindness.

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 10 minutes learning about which items are recyclable both at my workplace and at home since they may be different, and recycle only those items.

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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 spend 20 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.

Learning to say no to things that drain energy, just once.

Learn to identify and manage your emotions.

Learn to identify and manage your emotions.

Creating a positive routine that can be maintained daily to keep positive activities.

Washing a large load is the same as washing a small load. Limit the loads.

Go at least 1 month to speak to someone.

Clean up trash on walks daily to assist in the pollution footprint

Ditch the dryer and hang dry clothes utilizing the sun. Saves 90% energy if using cold water and a dryer uses more energy than the washer.

Limit screens to only necessary tech. I.e. computer for work.

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