Kari Pierce

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).

I will avoid printing 4 pieces of paper by "going digital" and printing double-sided whenever possible.

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

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

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

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

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