Alaina Akcakaya

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.

Using Seafood Watch's list, I will enjoy 1 sustainable seafood meal(s) each day.

I will spend 5 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 spend 5 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.

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 5 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

I will spend 5 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.

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

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 5 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant some in my area.

I will replace 15 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.