BabyCare Cares

I will spend 15 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.

I will volunteer to tutor in my community at least once this month.

I will spend 20 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will spend 30 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.

In my community, I will volunteer at a community shelter, food pantry or soup kitchen.

I will visit ewg.org to learn about and use their Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen produce lists.

I will mend a piece of clothing for myself, family or friends.

I will do one or more of the following actions in my yard, or volunteer in my community: plant indigenous plants, landscape with water-efficient plants, add mulching, replace a lawn, and/or use eco-friendly fertilizers.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 20 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant some in my area.

For an upcoming vacation, I will plan a staycation in my region.

I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how lifestyle changes could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment.

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

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

I will volunteer hour(s) in my community.

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

I will spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

I will replace 30 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 cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.