Joe Kerschner

I will form a new green team or healthcare sustainability group.

I will only use disinfectants where recommended and required by my organization's Infection Prevention and Control department.

I will promote equity and support my community by purchasing items at 3 diverse- and/or locally-owned businesses.

I will spend 90 minutes learning about the environmental footprint of the healthcare industry, how it impacts health, and ways I can help reduce it.

I will spend at least 30 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 repair an item, such as clothing or an appliance, for myself, a friend, family member, or neighbor.

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

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 recognize 5 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.

I will recycle 4 items at work and/or at home each day, making sure I review recycling program guidelines and only place accepted items that are clean, empty, and dry in the recycling bin.

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

I will share one idea for making my organization more sustainable on our team's feed.

I will volunteer 120 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

I will spend 60 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.

I will purchase produce and/or meat from a local farmers market or food co-op to make 10 locally-sourced meals.

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 10 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 45 minutes long covering one or more healthcare sustainability issues.

I will spend 60 minutes learning about the ways climate change impacts health.

I will work from home 2 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will help others in need and prevent useful items from going to landfill by donating 20 items.

I will make 2 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 enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.