Sophie Gravelle

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

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

Read a library book that covers either SDG #13 (Climate Action), #14 (Life Below Water), or #15 (Life on Land). Ask the librarian for help to find relevant titles.

"Mushroom Madness" will take place on April 6th at 1:00pm, on the third floor of the library (room L-307). Learn how mushrooms can be a solution to plastic waste.

I will pick up garbage in my neighbourhood for 2 hours.

Tired of overcrowded and infrequent buses? Let's improve public transit by sending your concerns to the STM. Let them know that the 419 needs to be addressed. Write to them based on your own frustrating experiences with this line.

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 spend 90 minutes learning about equitable food access and how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

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

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 spend at least 90 minutes learning more about the barriers to women and girl's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will volunteer hour(s) in my community.

I will spend 120 minutes learning about gender diversity.

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

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 90 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.

Throughout the day, I will note the single-use plastics I use and consider the reusable options available to me.

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

Celebrate Earth Day in the Agora on Thursday April 21 from 10am-3pm! Pick up some seedlings, learn how to make a seed bomb, learn about cycling, and much more!