Nichole Kruse

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.

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.

I will contact my energy company to find out how to sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

I will use the communication methods I read about to practice effective, compassionate, and nonviolent communication with someone I interact with regularly (i.e., my roommate, parents, co-worker, partner, classmates, or children).

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

I will watch 2 documentaries about education or work.

I will call my elected officials to ask about what they are doing regarding water issues in my region.

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

I will watch 1 documentaries about climate change.

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 watch 1 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.

I spend 30 minutes analyzing my recent utility bills, which might include electricity, gas, or water to see what my current usage is and determine if I can reduce my energy and water use.

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

I will have a conversation with one or more nonprofit organizations I want to be involved with.

I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.

I will watch 1 documentaries about equity, gender, health, or peace.

I will make a few homemade cleaning products.

I will replace 15 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.

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

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

I will watch 1 documentaries about food, water, or basic needs.

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

Each day, I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs and talk with 2 people about what I learned.