Caitlin Sole

I will spend 30 minutes learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.

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

I will spend 30 minutes learning about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

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

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.

Each day, I will spend 30 minutes learning about sustainable fashion so that I can engage in this practice.

Each day, I will spend 30 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).

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.

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

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.

I will learn about local, national and international climate action organizations that I could join and connect with one or more.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 30 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant some in my area.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about equitable food access and how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

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

I will replace 30 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.

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 15 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.