Wendy Long

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 keep 6 forks, spoons, and/or knives from entering the landfill by using reusable utensils when eating at work.

I will help others in need and prevent useful items from going to landfill by donating 15 items.

I will promote equity and support my community by purchasing items at 10 diverse- and/or locally-owned businesses.

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

I will replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 30 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 spend 31 minutes learning about the items my organization collects for medical device reprocessing and share this information with colleagues.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about the ways climate change impacts health.

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.

I will attend or watch a recording of a webinar 30 minutes long covering one or more healthcare sustainability issues.

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 2 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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

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 spend 30 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.

I will improve hydration by drinking an additional 24oz 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 spend 12 minute(s) per day practicing Mindfulness and/or Meditation.

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