Caroline Sandbo

I will schedule coffee breaks, lunches, and/or check-in meetings with 3 coworkers to promote connectivity in my workplace.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about the environmental footprint of the healthcare industry, how it impacts health, and ways I can help reduce it.

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

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 enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 2 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

I will keep 2 forks, spoons, and/or knives from entering the landfill by using reusable utensils when eating at work.

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 help others in need and prevent useful items from going to landfill by donating 4 items.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about the ways climate change impacts health.

I will purchase produce and/or meat from a local farmers market or food co-op to make 2 locally-sourced meals.

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

I will keep 2 disposable cup(s) and/or bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle, cup, or mug.

I will volunteer 3 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

I will spend 30 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.

I will work from home 6 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will recycle 5 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 repair an item, such as clothing or an appliance, for myself, a friend, family member, or neighbor.

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