Christopher Johnston

Each day, I will spend 20 minutes learning about nonprofit organizations that focuses on sustainable consumption and production patterns so that I could participate in their activities.

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.

Each day, I will spend 45 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).

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

I will spend 60 minutes learning about gender diversity.

During the day, I will schedule 4 conversations per day to chat with my friends about my actions and learning during Earth Month.

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

I will volunteer hour(s) in my community.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

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 spend 20 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will spend 20 minutes learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.

I will spend 40 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.

I will spend 35 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.

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.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 10 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant some in my area.

I will learn about local, national and international climate action organizations that I could join and connect with one or more.

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.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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

I will spend 10 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.