Jenifer Lloyd

I will spend 20 minutes learning about the environmental footprint of the healthcare industry, how it impacts health, and ways I can help reduce it.

I will spend 20 minutes learning about the ways climate change impacts health.

I will attend or watch a recording of a webinar 20 minutes long covering one or more healthcare sustainability issues.

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 spend 15 minutes learning about the items my organization collects for medical device reprocessing and share this information with colleagues.

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

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

I will promote a positive environment and uplift others by performing 3 random act(s) of kindness.

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

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

I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

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 spend at least 15 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 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 purchase produce and/or meat from a local farmers market or food co-op to make 1 locally-sourced meals.

I will help others in need and prevent useful items from going to landfill by donating 5 items.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will pick up 2 piece(s) of litter each day.

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors, or purchase items second-hand to reduce resource use.