Angie Marshall

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

I will spend 5 minutes learning about greenwashing and how to avoid it.

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 reduce my transportation footprint by driving 7 miles by EV instead of gas-powered vehicle.

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

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 enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or vegan meal(s) each day this week.

How can you personally help address climate change? Complete the climate action venn diagram at ayanaelizabeth.com/climatevenn and share your climate action in the feed.

Your voice matters! Help us improve the One Healthcare Ecochallenge by taking our survey, available starting April 23rd.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about the environmental footprint of the healthcare industry, how it impacts health, and ways I can help reduce it.

I will recognize 2 colleague(s) for their sustainability efforts on our team feed, in-person, by email, and/or through my organization's recognition platforms.

I commit to dedicating 10 minutes to exploring my organization's quality improvement resources and examining how quality improvement methodologies can support sustainability projects.

I will spend 5 minutes learning about how indoor air quality impacts health and commit to taking one action to improve indoor air quality in my living space.

I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

Support GoMaine by completing the Maine Commuter survey. The data helps inform commuting needs in our state. Follow the link to take the survey and be entered into a raffle for $50 gift certificate!

Check out Espresa's Platform-- did you know you can get reimbursed for at home composting? Composting reduces GHG emissions by as much as 70% vs landfilling organic waste.

I will purchase produce and/or meat from a local farmers market or food co-op to make 4 locally-sourced meals.

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