Kelsey Zielke

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

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 keep 3 forks, spoons, and/or knives from entering the landfill by using reusable utensils when eating at work.

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

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

I will keep 2 disposable cup(s) and/or bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle, cup, or mug.

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 spend 15 minutes learning about some of the ways my organization makes its operating rooms more sustainable and ways we can improve.

I will only use disinfectants where recommended and required by my organization's Infection Prevention and Control department.

I will spend at least 25 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.