Lyra Hancock

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

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

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 spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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

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 at least 30 minutes learning more about the barriers to women and girl's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will spend 20 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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

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

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

I will spend 20 minutes learning about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

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

I will spend 20 minutes learning about these SDGs.

Through my social media channels, in person, or as an Earth Month Ecochallenge feed reflection, I will share with others an environmentally friendly habit I have cultivated.

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

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.