Megan Irving

Each day, I will spend 20 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).

I will spend 30 minutes learning about gender diversity.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.

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

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

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

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 20 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant some in my area.

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

I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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

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

I will volunteer hour(s) in my community.

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

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

I will spend 15 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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

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

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 replace 20 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 do one or more of the following actions in my yard, or volunteer in my community: plant indigenous plants, landscape with water-efficient plants, add mulching, replace a lawn, and/or use eco-friendly fertilizers.

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