Linda Meurer

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 save up to 4 gallons (15 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

I will work from home 4 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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 turn my computer monitor(s) off at my work station when not in use to save energy (I will follow my organization's IT instructions for keeping on, turning off, or restarting computers).

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

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

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 volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 20 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 refuse 2 of single-use paper or plastic bags each day by bringing my own reusable bags or carrying purchased goods another way.

I will spend 120 minutes learning about the ways climate change impacts health.

I will pick up 3 piece(s) of litter each day.

I will keep 7 disposable cup(s) and/or bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle, cup, or mug.