Abigail McVearry

I will promote equity and support my community by purchasing items at 5 diverse- and/or locally-owned businesses.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about some of the ways my organization makes its laboratories more sustainable and ways we can improve.

I will pick up 2 piece(s) of litter each day.

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 spend 15 minutes learning about greenwashing and how to avoid it.

I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my friends or family, for 10 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)

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

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

I will spend 10 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.

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

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 reflect on how I am feeling and express myself through writing, art, music, physical activity, or another creative way to enhance well-being

I will spend 30 minutes learning about what medical device reprocessing is and how it works, including whether my organization has a program, and if so, which items it collects.

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 volunteer 3 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

I will learn one new fact about my community each day (history, geography, local wildlife, resources, programs, current issues, goals, etc.)