Michelle Cheng

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

I will spend 5 minutes learning about equitable food access and how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

I will spend 10 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

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

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 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.

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

I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will spend 30 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 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 learn about local, national and international climate action organizations that I could join and connect with one or more.

I will spend 2 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will spend 2 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

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

I will spend 2 minutes learning about the climate and natural disaster risks in my area.

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

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

I will spend 1 minutes learning about induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.

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

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 2 minutes learning about these SDGs.