Lori Wasserman

I will spend 60 minutes learning about these SDGs.

Of nearly 44 million U.S. renter households in 2019, more than 45% paid rent equal to 30% or more of their gross household income. I will spend 60 minutes learning about a renters bill of rights and affordable housing.

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

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 sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

I will develop a readiness plan for my household in the event of an emergency.

I will mend a piece of clothing for myself, family or friends.

I will volunteer to tutor in my community at least once this month.

Each day, I will make my sustainable actions visible through a lawn sign, bumper sticker, pin, t-shirt, social media or other ways.

I will spend 15 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 60 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant some in my area.

I will spend 60 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.

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 where my energy comes from.

I will spend 60 minutes learning about induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.

I will spend 60 minutes learning about the climate and natural disaster risks in my area.

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.

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.

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

I will spend 30 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.

I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.

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