Wendy Stultz (SHMC RBA)

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 create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors, or purchase items second-hand to reduce resource use.

I will take one action to support local wildlife, such as adding a food or water source, creating shelter/habitat, preventing light pollution, eliminating bird strikes, or another action.

I will promote equity and support my community by purchasing items at 3 diverse- and/or locally-owned businesses.

I will refuse 2 of single-use paper or plastic bags each day by bringing my own reusable bags or carrying purchased goods another way.

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

I will promote a positive environment and uplift others by performing 3 random act(s) of kindness.

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

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.

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

I will spend 30 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.

I will enjoy 5 meatless meal(s) and/or vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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 spend 20 minutes learning about some of the ways my organization makes its laboratories more sustainable and ways we can improve.

I will reflect on how I am feeling and express myself through writing, art, music, physical activity, or another creative way to enhance well-being

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

I will spend 20 minutes learning about greenwashing and how to avoid it.

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

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

No one person can do everything, but we can all do something. Making one person's worth of difference matters! Share an impact you made related to an Ecochallenge action that you are proud of in the feed.

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

I will spend 20 minutes learning about some of the ways my organization makes its operating rooms more sustainable and ways we can improve.