Candice Miller (NVH)

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.

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 spend 15 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

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.

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 15 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 help others in need and prevent useful items from going to landfill by donating 3 items.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about the environmental footprint of the healthcare industry, how it impacts health, and ways I can help reduce it.

I will volunteer 1 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard. Check out resources for which tree species are best to plant in your area.

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

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 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 make 2 new healthcare connections at my workplace or beyond to learn from my peers, share best practices, and see if there are opportunities for collaboration.

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

I commit to dedicating 15 minutes to exploring my organization's quality improvement resources and examining how quality improvement methodologies can support sustainability projects.

I will spend 15 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 donate blood in my community to make sure there are adequate supplies for routine medical services and emergencies.

I will purchase produce and/or meat from a local farmers market or food co-op to make 2 locally-sourced meals.

I will pick up 18 piece(s) of litter each day.

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors, or purchase items second-hand to reduce resource use.

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

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

I will promote equity and support my community by purchasing items at 1 diverse- and/or locally-owned businesses.

I will commit to getting 15 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.