Tambra Gaucher

I will spend 25 minutes learning about induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.

I will develop a readiness plan for my household in the event of an emergency.

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

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

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, peer, or someone who has a different experience/identity for 45 conversations per day.

I will replace 45 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.

Throughout the day I will track my purchases and then research the companies making these goods.

I will spend 72 minutes learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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

Throughout the day, I will note the single-use plastics I use and consider the reusable options available to me.

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 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.