Kiel Hooten

I will spend 25 minutes each day studying the toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies, personal care, and pet products around my home.

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.

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

I will spend 25 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.

I will replace 60 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 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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

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

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 20 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.

I will spend 25 minutes learning about equitable food access and how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

I will spend 25 minutes learning about gender diversity.

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