Abysinia Mitiku

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 spend 60 minutes learning about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

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

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

I will spend 60 minutes learning about equitable food access and how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

I will spend 60 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.

I will spend 60 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.

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

I will spend 60 minutes each day studying the toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies, personal care, and pet products around my home.

I will replace 60 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.

Through my social media channels, in person, or as an Earth Month Ecochallenge feed reflection, I will share with others an environmentally friendly habit I have cultivated.

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.

Each day, I will spend 60 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).