Paul England

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

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

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

I will spend 15 minutes learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.

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

I will spend 15 minutes learning about induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about equitable food access and how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.

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.

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

I will spend 15 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.

Check out our GGB Getting to Know Event with Alemany Farms to learn about sustainable farming and food systems!

I will spend 15 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 2 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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

I will spend 15 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 the climate and natural disaster risks in my area.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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

Join GGB and the Fun Committee in the S.E.E.D. (Sleep, Eating healthy, Exercise, and Downtime) Wellness Challenge and get outdoors where possible from April 11th-29th.

I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

Join the ESG team and the Fun Committee in submitting a photograph of a landscape around the world during the Photography Contest from April 4th-15th. Be a part of a community that educates others of the importance of different landscapes and ecosystems around the world.

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

I will spend 5 minutes each day studying the toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies, personal care, and pet products around my home.