Amber Kratochvil

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

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

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 refuse 1 of single-use paper or plastic bags each day by bringing my own reusable bags or carrying purchased goods another way.

I will purchase produce and/or meat from a local farmers market or food co-op to make 10 locally-sourced meals.

I will promote a positive environment and uplift others by performing 1 random act(s) of kindness.

I will pick up 5 piece(s) of litter each day.

I will help others in need and prevent useful items from going to landfill by donating 20 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.

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.