Katlyn Van Dyken

I will spend 10 minutes learning about what medical device reprocessing is and how it works, including whether my organization has a program, and if so, which items it collects.

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

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

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 help others in need and prevent useful items from going to landfill by donating 10 items.

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 15 minute(s) each day.

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 make 1 appointments to support my health and well-being (primary care provider, dental, vision, etc.)

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

I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

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

I will spend 15 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.

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

I will spend 10 minutes learning about the environmental footprint of the healthcare industry, how it impacts health, and ways I can help reduce it.

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

I will purchase produce and/or meat from a local farmers market or food co-op to make 4 locally-sourced meals.

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

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.