Lindsay Parson

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 5 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 enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for every day.

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

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 keep 1 disposable cup(s) and/or bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle, cup, or mug.

I will turn my computer monitor(s) off at my work station when not in use to save energy (I will follow my organization's IT instructions for keeping on, turning off, or restarting computers).

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

I will help others in need and prevent useful items from going to landfill by donating 1 items.

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