Chad Guidry

I will express my love and gratitude for our planet by writing a love letter, poem, song or taking a picture. I will share it with others on my social media channels, in person, or as an Earth Month Ecochallenge feed reflection.

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 30 minutes learning about a renters bill of rights and affordable housing.

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 45 minutes learning about gender diversity.

I will spend 40 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will spend 60 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.

I will spend 60 minutes learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.

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

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

I will spend 60 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

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 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 volunteer hour(s) in my community.

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 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.

During the day, I will schedule 2 conversations per day to chat with my friends about my actions and learning during Earth Month.

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

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

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.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.

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.