Michele Sprague

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

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

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 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 my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.

During the workday, I will schedule time for daily rest during work days to practice work-life balance.

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

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

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

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 spend 30 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.

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 induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.

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

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

I will spend 30 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.

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 enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 2 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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

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