Jessica Dixon

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 spend 30 minutes learning about equitable food access and how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

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

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

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

I will spend 30 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.

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 60 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 spend 30 minutes learning about gender diversity.

I will spend 30 minutes each day studying the toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies, personal care, and pet products around my home.

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

I will spend 30 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.

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 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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

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

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

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

I will spend 30 minutes learning about induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.

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

I will spend 30 minutes learning about the climate and natural disaster risks in my area.

Each day, I will make my sustainable actions visible through a lawn sign, bumper sticker, pin, t-shirt, social media or other ways.