As nurses, we serve on the front lines of health care and natural disasters, witnessing the impact of climate change every day. Air quality, water safety, food security, extreme weather, and chronic disease are all directly influenced by a warming planet.
More than just an environmental issue, climate change is a public health crisis that impacts our patients, our workplaces, and our own health and well-being. But here’s the empowering truth: Nurses have both the voice and the values to lead climate-conscious change — starting with us. When we care for ourselves and our environment, we also protect the people we serve.
Get ready to nurture yourself — and the planet — as we challenge you to make small, meaningful changes that have a big impact. This 10 day challenge, will guide you through simple eco-conscious actions that “green your routine.” These shifts in behavior can create a ripple effect that goes far beyond the bedside. Let’s go green!
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How are you doing in the challenge?
I try to use reusable bags when shopping. I keep them in my car. I also pick up litter when I see it. And try to conserve electricity although our property uses alot. We keep extra lights off or use energy saving ones. Also our appliances are energy efficient. Another way is by coordinating trips to the store or other trips to reduce my driving. My vehicle is a gas vehicle but gets very good mileage.
I plant trees and our house has deciduious trees around it so that in the summer they provide shade and in the winter they allow the sunlight into the many windows. These are a few of the ways we try to help save the environment.
I am “greening” my routine by using reusable products when possible such as reusable bag when shopping for groceries or necessities, reusable ziploc bags for snacks and reusable saran wrap for covering food I cooked. I am trying to decrease my plastic intake both personally and professionally.
I am doing okay! Getting a lot of exercise in this month.
Better late than never.
It is a great idea which can make a big difference.
I am excited to learn from others and carpool to save the planet :D
Great idea!
I am excited to learn strategies that will help me make a difference in the environment.
looking forward to learning from you all about sustainability strategies.
I have been working to go green by eliminating plastic, car pooling and repurposing safe work products..
Am excited for this challenge because as a healthcare worker, many healthcare facilities lack proper recycling bins or education on what can be recycled. Clinical waste and general waste often get mixed, which complicates recycling. My goal is to Work with my department sustainability team to implement better waste segregation.