Beata Hauser

I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me each day to raise my awareness of how much waste I produce.

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

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

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 express my love and gratitude for our planet by writing a love letter, poem, song or taking a picture. I will share it with others on my social media channels, in person, or as an Earth Month Ecochallenge feed reflection.

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.

Each day, I will spend 1 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).