duane schmitz

I will keep 10 forks, spoons, and/or knives from entering the landfill by using reusable utensils when eating at work.

I will avoid sending food waste to the landfill by composting my food scraps.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about the environmental footprint of the healthcare industry, how it impacts health, and ways I can help reduce it.

I will work from home 2 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about the ways climate change impacts health.

I will attend or watch a recording of a webinar 10 minutes long covering one or more healthcare sustainability issues.

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

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 enjoy 2 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.