Beth Ochsner

I always take my reusable water bottle when leaving home so I don't have to purchase bottled water and add that to landfill

the impact on land and CO2 in the air related to cattle and other animal production for consumption is substantial. I avoid, particularly, beef product consumption and limit consumption of other animal protein

I always take my reusable coffee mug when going to coffee shop to avoid using single-use cups

getting outside into nature

my goal is 30+ minutes a day cardio, at least two days a week weight training

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.

I will volunteer 8 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

I will promote equity and support my community by purchasing items at 10 diverse- and/or locally-owned businesses.

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

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

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

I take advantage of the city-wide recycling program, as well as pay for adjunct plastic recycling program Ridwell

I will refuse 1 of single-use paper or plastic bags each day by bringing my own reusable bags or carrying purchased goods another way.

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.

take my business to small, locally owned businesses

I have been setting the thermostat, daily, two degrees lower than I normally do and add clothing layers instead