Sarah Poorten-1289

Staying connected strengthens relationships and boosts well-being. Each day, I will reach out to 1 friends or colleagues to check in, have a meaningful conversation, or offer support.

Whether you’re located in our stores, distribution centers, or home offices, there are plenty of opportunities to compost. At our Home Offices, you can compost food scraps at one of the composting bins located in every kitchen. Join us on April 15th @ 225 Kitchens as we challenge associates to compost any leftover food scraps.

Join the JCG Townhall on April 9th to learn more about our Sustainability program and updated vision.

Attend the FABSCRAP webinar on April 17th at 12pm, to learn more about fabric samples and textile waste from our Home Office are given a new life through recycling and repurposing.

Attend the Beyond the Seams: Cultivating Sustainability & Belonging in Regenerative Agriculture Lunch and Learn on April 22nd at 12:00 PM to learn about the connection between sustainability, equity, and the future of regenerative farming. You can attend virtually or in person at our Home Offices!

Participate in a Clothing Swap! For NYC-based associates, we are hosting a Spring Clothing Swap at our Home Offices on April 23rd and 24th from 9AM to 5PM. For stores and distribution center associates, try starting your own swap with fellow colleagues or friends and family!

Participate in Car-Free Earth Day on April 26th by opting to bike, walk or run instead of using a car! For our New-York based associates, don’t forget about our free Citi Bike membership through JCG Benefits.

Attend the Sunset Park Recycling Field Trip on April 30th at 1:00 PM to experience the facility’s state-of-the-art sorting process and learn how 1,000 tons of New York City’s recycling is processed every day.

Log onto Workday or Zipline to complete JCG’s Sustainability 101 Training and learn more about J.Crew Group’s public goals and sustainability programs. If you already completed the training, check off this action to get points!

Did you know, that on average our kitchen uses about 1,000 disposable cups a week? Bring your own mug into the office and help us combat waste!

Each of us has a water footprint, directly linked to our daily activities as well as the water required in the production of things we use each day. Understanding our water use is important for a healthy planet. I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste, then share what I learned on the feed.

Knowing our carbon footprint is the first step to reducing it. I will calculate my carbon impact and identify lifestyle changes that could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment. I will share my commitments to lowering my impact on the feed.

Reducing energy use helps protect the air and climate. I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy and reduce pollution.

Youth voices matter and deserve to be heard. I will spend 20 minutes actively listening to and learning from young people about concerns, ideas, or experiences about environmental issues, either through conversations, speeches, or media.

Indigenous communities have stewarded ecosystems for generations through deep-rooted knowledge and connection to nature. I will spend 60 minutes exploring Indigenous conservation methods and reflecting on their role in fostering balance and equity with nature.

Young people are making a big impact on the world. I will spend 120 minutes learning about a young leader working on environmental or social justice issues to get inspired and share their story on social media or the Ecochallenge feed.

Learning by doing empowers youth. I will conduct an environmental audit — such as a home energy or waste audit — alongside a young person to teach them practical sustainability skills and see what I learn from them as well.

Stories inspire curiosity and care for the world. I will read 1 environmental-themed books with a child to help them learn about nature and sustainability.