Karl Gieseke

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 spend 30 minutes learning about the ways climate change impacts health.

I will make 5 new healthcare connections through direct outreach or by joining a green team or industry group to learn from my peers, share best practices, and see if there are opportunities for collaboration.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about the environmental footprint of the healthcare industry, how it impacts health, and ways I can help reduce it.

I will attend or watch a recording of a webinar 60 minutes long covering one or more healthcare sustainability issues.

I will improve hydration by drinking an additional 20oz 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 work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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 volunteer 3 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

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 spend at least 60 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 help others in need and prevent useful items from going to landfill by donating 30 items.

I will increase my step count by 200 each day and will take breaks from sitting by briefly getting up and moving once per hour during the day.