John Meurer

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

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

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

I will keep 10 disposable cup(s) and/or bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle, cup, or mug.

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 120 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 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 promote a positive environment and uplift others by performing 10 random act(s) of kindness.

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

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 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 recycle 6 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 sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

I will help others in need and prevent useful items from going to landfill by donating 6 items.

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

I will purchase produce and/or meat from a local farmers market or food co-op to make 5 locally-sourced meals.

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