Jessica Neumann

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I will spend 20 minutes learning about the environmental footprint of the healthcare industry, how it impacts health, and ways I can help reduce it.

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

I will enjoy 4 meatless meal(s) and/or vegan meal(s) each day this week.

I will spend 30 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 save up to 4 gallons (15 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities, and limit my social media use to once per day.

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 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 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.

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 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 spend 15 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.

I will spend 20 minutes learning about some of the ways my organization makes its laboratories more sustainable and ways we can improve.

I will commit to getting 200 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 5 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

No one person can do everything, but we can all do something. Making one person's worth of difference matters! Share an impact you made related to an Ecochallenge action that you are proud of in the feed.