Kristl Klewein

I will promote equity and support my community by purchasing items at 2 diverse- and/or locally-owned businesses.

I will schedule coffee breaks, lunches, and/or check-in meetings with 2 coworkers to promote connectivity in my workplace.

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.

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

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.

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

I will spend 15 minute(s) per day practicing Mindfulness and/or Meditation.

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

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 keep 2 disposable cup(s) and/or bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle, cup, or mug.

I will purchase produce and/or meat from a local farmers market or food co-op to make 1 locally-sourced meals.

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

I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.