Marci Kitchen

Each day, I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs and talk with 5 people about what I learned.

Access to public transportation enables more opportunity and a better quality of life. I will make 3 phone calls and/or send 1 emails per day to public officials to advocate for a more comprehensive public transportation system in my region.

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

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.

Studies show a grass lawn is water intensive and on average it require about 30 percent of a household’s water consumption. I will do one or more of the following actions in my yard or community to conserve water and improve habitat: 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 plant pollinator-friendly plants in my area to support local pollinators.

I will watch 10 documentaries about climate change.

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 10 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.

I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.

I will make a few homemade cleaning products.

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

I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me each day to raise my awareness of how much waste I produce.

I will watch 10 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.

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.

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

I will write to a school, community learning center, or education leader I admire to express my thanks for their sustainability work and find out how I can get involved.

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

I will watch 10 documentaries about education or work.