Carmen Deale

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

Throughout the day I will track my purchases and then research the companies making these goods.

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

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

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

I will spend 60 minutes learning about the climate and natural disaster risks in my area.

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

I will spend 1 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.

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 1 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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

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

I will spend 1 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.

I will spend 1 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.

I will spend 1 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will spend at least 1 minutes learning more about the barriers to women and girl's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will spend 1 minutes learning about gender diversity.

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 1 minutes learning about a renters bill of rights and affordable housing.

In my community, I will volunteer at a community shelter, food pantry or soup kitchen.

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 2 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.

Each day, I will engage in a sharing economy among my family, friends, and neighbors.

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

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