Melissa Ondricek

Allina Health's sustainability program is one important way we support the people we serve by minimizing the impact of our physical footprint. Check out our Climate Action Plan on the AKN which will fulfill our pledge to: reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, become more resilient to the impacts of climate change, and engage with staff and our community to promote climate education and encourage action.

Check out the Allina Health Environmental Sustainability AKN page to find case studies and resources.

Check out the Allina Health Environmental Sustainability AKN page to find case studies and resources.

I will recycle 2 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 purchase produce and/or meat from a local farmers market or food co-op to make 5 locally-sourced meals.

I will pick up 1 piece(s) of litter each day.

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 save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

I will make 1 appointments to support my health and well-being (primary care provider, dental, vision, etc.)

I will improve hydration by drinking an additional 5oz of water each day. I will do this by drinking additional servings of water or by drinking water in place of other less healthy beverage options.

I will read the Ecochallenge feed each day and comment on posts by people who I don't know, but whose content inspires or interests me.

I will help others in need and prevent useful items from going to landfill by donating 5 items.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about greenwashing and how to avoid it.

Read up on pollinators and pollinator habitat. Get tips and access to resources on how to transform your home environment into a pollinator haven.