Andrea Foster

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

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 spend 30 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 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the barriers to women and girl's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will spend 20 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

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

I will spend 30 minutes learning about the climate and natural disaster risks in my area.

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

I will spend 20 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.

I will spend 15 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

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 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).

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