Lisa Ravinal

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

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or vegan meal(s) each day this week.

I will schedule coffee breaks, lunches, and/or check-in meetings with 1 coworkers to promote connectivity in my workplace.

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

I will spend 10 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 spend 10 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.

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.

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.

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

I pledge to take one action that improves the sustainability of my organization in 2025. It can be an action from this challenge or another action that improves resource stewardship.

Your voice matters! Help us improve the One Healthcare Ecochallenge by taking our survey, available starting April 23rd.

I will make 2 appointments to support my health and well-being (primary care provider, dental, vision, etc.)

I will improve hydration by drinking an additional 24oz 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 help others in need and prevent useful items from going to landfill by donating 10 items.

I will keep 1 forks, spoons, and/or knives from entering the landfill by using reusable utensils when eating at work.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about greenwashing and how to avoid it.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will avoid sending food waste to the landfill by composting my food scraps.

I will make 2 new healthcare connections at my workplace or beyond to learn from my peers, share best practices, and see if there are opportunities for collaboration.

I will purchase produce and/or meat from a local farmers market or food co-op to make 1 locally-sourced meals.

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, or walking and biking instead.

I will recognize 1 colleague(s) for their sustainability efforts on our team feed, in-person, by email, and/or through my organization's recognition platforms.