To help my department and UNMC save energy and natural resources, I personally pledge to do the following on a regular basis: (select your job type to view pledge options)

• Shut down the computer at the end of EVERY WORKDAY (except for Mondays & Wednesdays per the recommendation of the IT Department)

• Turn off the lights when enough natural light exists and when leaving an unoccupied room

• Turn off computer monitors when not in use

• Turn off computer monitors when not in use and at the end of the day

• Print double-sided when using the printer or copier (unless single-sided is specifically required)

• Turn off non-essential equipment when not in use (i.e., equipment that does NOT compromise patient safety)

• Take the stairs instead of using the elevator

• Close fume hood sashes when not in use

• Turn off non-essential lab equipment when not in use

• Use reusable items while on campus such as mugs, water bottles, lunch containers, utensils, and plates

• Use reusable items at work such as mugs, water bottles, lunch containers, utensils, and plates

• Open doors manually rather than using the handicap entrance button (unless necessary)

• Turn off projectors when not in use

• Turn off computer monitors when patient rooms are vacant

• Collect all recyclable items and place them into the appropriate collection receptacles

• Use cold water when cleaning (unless hot water is specifically required)

• Reduce unnecessary linen use by following the protocols of the Green Linen program

• Turn off the lights when leaving unoccupied rooms, coolers, freezers, and storage areas

• Turn off non-essential kitchen equipment when not in use and at the end of the day

• Close the lid on braisers when not in use

• Use and heat only the sections of the charbroiler and griddle that are necessary

• Encourage colleagues to take this pledge