Jennifer [email protected]

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 improve hydration by drinking an additional 16oz of water each day. I will do this by drinking additional servings of water or by drinking water in place of other less healthy beverage options.

I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

I will promote a positive environment and uplift others by performing 2 random act(s) of kindness.

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

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

I will avoid sending food waste to the landfill by composting my food scraps.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

I will spend 5 minutes learning about the environmental footprint of the healthcare industry, how it impacts health, and ways I can help reduce it.

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 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.