Alena Luchyak

I will help others in need and prevent useful items from going to landfill by donating 5 items.

I will recycle 8 items at work and/or at home each day, making sure I review recycling program guidelines and only place accepted items that are clean, empty, and dry in the recycling bin.

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 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 replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

I will avoid printing 20 pieces of paper by "going digital" and printing double-sided whenever possible.

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 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 spend at least 8 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will schedule coffee breaks, lunches, and/or check-in meetings with 3 coworkers to promote connectivity in my workplace.

I will volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

I will make 1 appointments to support my health and well-being (primary care provider, dental, vision, etc.)