Kendra Jensen

I will Practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.

Hand washing dishes can use more energy and hot water than running a full dishwasher. To save water, I will scrape instead of rinsing dishes before loading them into the dishwasher, and only run it when it is full.

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

I will reduce my transportation footprint by driving 40 miles by EV instead of gas-powered vehicle.

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

I will improve hydration by drinking an additional 20oz of water each day. I will do this by drinking additional servings of water or by drinking water in place of other less healthy beverage options.

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, or walking and biking instead.

Allina Health's sustainability program is one important way we support the people we serve by minimizing the impact of our physical footprint. Check out our Climate Action Plan on the AKN which will fulfill our pledge to: reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, become more resilient to the impacts of climate change, and engage with staff and our community to promote climate education and encourage action.

I attend monthly All Together Better Champion meetings as well as share important well-being content with my colleagues!

Check out the Allina Health Environmental Sustainability AKN page to find case studies and resources.

Check out the Allina Health Environmental Sustainability AKN page to find case studies and resources.

I will work from home 5 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will make 4 appointments to support my health and well-being (primary care provider, dental, vision, etc.)

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

I will help others in need and prevent useful items from going to landfill by donating 40 items.

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 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 avoid printing 5 pieces of paper by "going digital" and printing double-sided whenever possible.

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