Sara Rediske (SWMC)

I will spend at least 30 minutes looking into various green burial options available in my area.

I will spend 20 minutes learning about the ways climate change impacts health.

I will spend 20 minutes learning about the environmental footprint of the healthcare industry, how it impacts health, and ways I can help reduce it.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will attend or watch a recording of a webinar 20 minutes long covering one or more healthcare sustainability issues.

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

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

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 15 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 commit to getting 5 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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.

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

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 replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.