Mathew Lam

I will spend 30 minutes learning about the environmental footprint of the healthcare industry, how it impacts health, and ways I can help reduce it.

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

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

I will help others in need and prevent useful items from going to landfill by donating 50 items.

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors, or purchase items second-hand to reduce resource use.

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

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

I will promote a positive environment and uplift others by performing 3 random act(s) of kindness.

I will refuse 2 of single-use paper or plastic bags each day by bringing my own reusable bags or carrying purchased goods another way.

I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will recognize 1 colleague(s) for their sustainability efforts on our team feed, in-person, by email, and/or through my organization's recognition platforms.

I will share one idea for making my organization more sustainable on our team's feed.

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 implemented one suggestion from the Guidelines to Balance Building Operations, Sustainability & Comfort at Seattle Children's Facilities

I will place all my disposable paper cups and plastic lids only in the recycling bins around the hospital.