Kathryn Schroeder

I will report at least one leak to my apartment management and have maintenance come out to fix it right away.

Watch at least one documentary about regenerative agriculture (example: Kiss the Ground, or, Common Ground).

Switch to using cloth towels/napkins instead of paper towels, use shampoo and conditioner bars instead of bottled, and bar soap instead of foaming soap.

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.

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

I will replace 1 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will prevent water from being wasted by reporting one or more leaky faucets, toilets, or other water leaks to my organization's facilities team for repair.

I will donate blood in my community to make sure there are adequate supplies for routine medical services and emergencies.

I will spend 5 minutes learning about the items my organization collects for medical device reprocessing and share this information with colleagues.

I will select a greener option when purchasing supplies, such as products that have environmental certifications, less packaging, or other environmental attributes, or come from local vendors.

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 5 minutes learning about which items are recyclable both at my workplace and at home since they may be different, and recycle only those items.

I will attend or watch a recording of a webinar 30 minutes long covering one or more healthcare sustainability issues.

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

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

I will promote equity and support my community by purchasing items at 2 diverse- and/or locally-owned businesses.

I will volunteer 1 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

I will call or write 2 public officials to advocate for more green spaces around my town, particularly in neighborhoods that currently lack equitable access to green spaces.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will repair an item, such as clothing or an appliance, for myself, a friend, family member, or neighbor.

I will spend 5 minutes learning about the ways climate change impacts health.

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 spend 5 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.

I will pick up 1 piece(s) of litter each day.

I will help others in need and prevent useful items from going to landfill by donating 15 items.

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

I will refuse 1 of single-use paper or plastic bags each day by bringing my own reusable bags or carrying purchased goods another way.

I will schedule coffee breaks, lunches, and/or check-in meetings with 3 coworkers to promote connectivity in my workplace.

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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

I will recognize 1 colleague(s) for their sustainability efforts by thanking them on our team feed, in-person, by email, and/or through my organization's recognition platforms.