Natalie Wayland

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

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

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

I will Practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.

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

I will spend 30 minutes learning about the environmental footprint of the healthcare industry, how it impacts health, and ways I can help reduce it.

I will attend or watch a recording of a webinar 60 minutes long covering one or more healthcare sustainability issues.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about the items my organization collects for medical device reprocessing and share this information with colleagues.

I will volunteer 18 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

I will purchase produce and/or meat from a local farmers market or food co-op to make 7 locally-sourced meals.

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

I will spend 20 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.

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 call or write 2 public officials to advocate for more green spaces around my town, particularly in neighborhoods that currently lack equitable access to green spaces.

I will prevent water from being wasted by reporting one or more leaky faucets, toilets, or other water leaks to my organization's facilities team for repair.

I will spend at least 20 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 make 3 appointments to support my health and well-being (primary care provider, dental, vision, etc.)

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

I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard. Check out resources for which tree species are best to plant in your area.