Candice Miller

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

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

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

I will pick up 6 piece(s) of litter each day.

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

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

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 the items my organization collects for medical device reprocessing and share this information with colleagues.

I will attend or watch a recording of a webinar 30 minutes long covering one or more healthcare sustainability issues.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will form a new green team or healthcare sustainability group.

I will call or write 1 public officials to advocate for more green spaces around my town, particularly in neighborhoods that currently lack equitable access to green spaces.

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

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.

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 30 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 sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

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 30 minutes learning about the ways climate change impacts health.

I will make 1 new healthcare connections through direct outreach or by joining a green team or industry group to learn from my peers, share best practices, and see if there are opportunities for collaboration.

I will spend 20 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.

I will purchase produce and/or meat from a local farmers market or food co-op to make 1 locally-sourced meals.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

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

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

I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

I will help others in need and prevent useful items from going to landfill by donating 6 items.

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.