Meg Traxler

I will select a greener option when purchasing supplies, such as products that have environmental certifications, less packaging, or other environmental attributes, or come from local vendors.

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

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

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

I will keep 10 disposable cup(s) and/or bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle, cup, or mug.

I will help others in need and prevent useful items from going to landfill by donating 20 items.

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 work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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

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 keep 2 forks, spoons, and/or knives from entering the landfill by using reusable utensils when eating at work.

I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities, and limit my social media use to once per day.

I will spend 20 minutes learning about the items my organization collects for medical device reprocessing and share this information with colleagues.