Thomas Saad

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

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

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 spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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

I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.

In my community, I will volunteer at a community shelter, food pantry or soup kitchen.

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

Schedule a Grandkids Trash and Recycling Pick Up Day to clean up our neighborhood. Now that the snow has melted, trash, soda and beer cans and bottles have been discarded on the side of the road of wooded and field areas. This year we will need to bring a wagon or wheel barrel with containers to separate the trash from the recyclables. My Grandkids love to use their Reacher/Grabber tools!

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

I will volunteer hour(s) in my community.

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

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

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 15 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant some in my area.

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

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.

Each day, I will spend 20 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).

I will spend 15 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

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 20 minutes learning about gender diversity.

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

I will spend 20 minutes learning about equitable food access and how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.