Andrew Kirchner

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

I will spend 60 minutes learning about the environmental footprint of the healthcare industry, how it impacts health, and ways I can help reduce it.

I will spend 60 minutes learning about the items my organization collects for medical device reprocessing and share this information with colleagues.

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

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

I will help others in need and prevent useful items from going to landfill by donating 1 items.

Lighting makes up approximately 10% of hospitals' energy use on average. I will save energy by turning off unnecessary lights when not in use and when I am the last one to leave a space.

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 volunteer 5 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

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

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

I will schedule coffee breaks, lunches, and/or check-in meetings with 5 coworkers to promote connectivity in my workplace.

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.

I will purchase produce and/or meat from a local farmers market or food co-op to make 1 locally-sourced meals.

I will promote equity and support my community by purchasing items at 5 diverse- and/or locally-owned businesses.

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.

I will Practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.