Host Mary Renouf spoke with Beth Schenk, the chief environmental stewardship officer for Providence, about the significance of environmental stewardship, especially within healthcare settings. Schenk emphasized various initiatives, including waste reduction, energy efficiency, and transportation enhancements, which align with Providence's mission and values. She also noted how these initiatives impact patients and our communities.
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Here are links to initiatives Beth Schenk mentioned:
Providence Center for Environmental StewardshipLearn about Providence's Environmental Stewardship Frameworks
- WE ACT
- We REACH
- We SHARE
Other Call to Action Ideas:
- Volunteer for an environment related community volunteer event
- Talk about climate change & solutions with friends & family
- Advocate for change in your workplace/community
- Encourage leadership to do a carbon assessment of the business and set goals to reduce pollution
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