Katherine Hopkins

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.

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

I will spend 60 minutes learning about gender diversity.

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

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

I will spend 30 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.

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 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 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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

I will spend 15 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

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

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, peer, or someone who has a different experience/identity for 5 conversations per day.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.