Elizabeth Ellman

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

I will spend 5 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 5 minutes learning about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

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

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 5 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will spend 5 minutes learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.

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 5 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will spend 5 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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

I will spend 5 minutes learning about the climate and natural disaster risks in my area.

I will write to a school, community learning center, or education leader I admire to express my thanks for their sustainability work and find out how I can get involved.

I will spend 5 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.

I will spend 5 minutes learning about induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.

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

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 5 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant some in my area.

I will spend 5 minutes learning about these SDGs.