Sandra Wintterer

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 2 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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

I will spend 30 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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.

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

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.

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

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 these SDGs.

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 spend 15 minutes learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.

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.

Through my social media channels, in person, or as an Earth Month Ecochallenge feed reflection, I will share with others an environmentally friendly habit I have cultivated.

I will replace 120 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 15 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.

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

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