Steph Verwys

I pledge to take one action that improves the sustainability of my organization in 2025. It can be an action from this challenge or another action that improves resource stewardship.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about some of the ways my organization makes its laboratories more sustainable and ways we can improve.

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I will spend 5 minutes learning about greenwashing and how to avoid it.

Check out Espresa's Platform-- did you know you can get reimbursed for at home composting? Composting reduces GHG emissions by as much as 70% vs landfilling organic waste.

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

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

I will spend 5 minutes learning about some of the ways my organization makes its operating rooms more sustainable and ways we can improve.