Josie Crihfield

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

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 spend 30 minutes learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.

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

I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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

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

I will spend 20 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 15 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant some in my area.

I will spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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

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

I will spend 20 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will use the communication methods I read about to practice effective, compassionate, and nonviolent communication with someone I interact with regularly (i.e., my roommate, parents, co-worker, partner, classmates, or children).

I will replace 20 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 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.