Emily Houtz

I will volunteer to tutor in my community at least once this month.

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the barriers to women and girl's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will spend 10 minutes each day studying the toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies, personal care, and pet products around my home.

I will spend 20 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

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

I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.

I will write to a school, community learning center, or education leader I admire to express my thanks for their sustainability work and find out how I can get involved.

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

I will spend 25 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 3 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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

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 15 minutes learning about these SDGs.

In my community, I will volunteer at a community shelter, food pantry or soup kitchen.

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

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 volunteer hour(s) in my community.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 30 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant some in my area.

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

I will spend 10 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.