Michelle Bilodeau-Lanne

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

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 60 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant some in my area.

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

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

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

I will volunteer hour(s) in my community.

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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

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

I will spend 45 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.

I will spend 5 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

I will spend 5 minutes each day studying the toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies, personal care, and pet products around my home.

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

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 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 have signed up to volunteer at the 2022 RiverKeeper clean up day on Saturday, May 7.

I am taking up to 8 Trio students on a local nature trail.

I attended the Sustainability Committee's tour of the Materials Recycling Facility used by our waste hauler. It was sad to see all the products generated in just a short time in our local area, but encouraging to see that smart, concerned people are working hard to find solutions to recycling issues.