Simona Fuchila

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

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

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

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 10 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant some in my area.

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 spend 10 minutes learning about equitable food access and how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

Using Seafood Watch's list, I will enjoy 1 sustainable seafood meal(s) each day.

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

During the workday, I will schedule time for daily rest during work days to practice work-life balance.

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

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

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

I will spend 5 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the barriers to women and girl's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will spend 5 minutes learning about gender diversity.

I will spend 5 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.

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

I will spend 5 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

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 30 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 calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how lifestyle changes could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment.