Caroline Bruns

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.

Each day, I will track my purchases to identify my spending habits. This will allow me to see what purchases can be reduced.

Join the Cincinnati Green Team for a presentation on an introduction to small scale composting on April 18th from 1:00-2:00 PM in room 02N032.

For an upcoming vacation, I will spend 45 minutes planning out a staycation in my region. For reference, one several hour flight releases the equivalent of nearly 14% of the annual emissions from a car.

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally). As an example, a plane from New York to Los Angeles (~2,450 miles) generates about 65 tons of carbon dioxide.

I will organize a book club to read about climate change and sustainability.

I will watch 1 documentaries about education or work.

Within my community at home or work, I will organize or attend a local cleanup event.

I will watch 2 documentaries about food, water, or basic needs.

I will volunteer 10 hours in my community.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will plant pollinator-friendly plants in my area to support local pollinators.

On average, a tree absorbs 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of carbon dioxide yearly during the first 20 years. To do my part, I will plant 1 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.

Through my Earth Month Ecochallenge feed, I will share with others an environmentally friendly habit I have cultivated.

I will replace 20 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside exercising, enjoying the sunrise/sunset, gardening, journaling, or practicing gratitude for nature.

I will spend 15 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

I will make a few homemade cleaning products.

During the workday, I will schedule time for daily breaks during work days to practice work-life balance.

I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.

I will become a savvy produce shopper when buying organic and non-organic items.

I will try a new vegan or vegetarian recipe and share how it turns out on the Ecochallenge feed, or with family and friends.

Complete the Deloitte WORLDCLIMATE eLEARNING found within the "Learn More" drop-down menu.

I will watch 1 documentaries about climate change.

I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.

I will make 5 phone calls and/or send 10 emails to public officials to advocate for water habitat protection and clean up in my region.