Elena Mike

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.

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 only use disinfectants where recommended and required by my organization's Infection Prevention and Control department.

I will recycle 3 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.

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

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 adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

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I attend monthly All Together Better Champion meetings as well as share important well-being content with my colleagues!

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will keep 10 disposable cup(s) and/or bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle, cup, or mug.

I will keep 3 forks, spoons, and/or knives from entering the landfill by using reusable utensils when eating at work.

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 will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

I will help others in need and prevent useful items from going to landfill by donating 10 items.

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

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