Emily Kane

SDG #15 Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss The team will visit the llama farm, learn about the animals and their lives, and discuss the llama's role within an ecosystem - pets, guard animal, fiber use, and manure.

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 express my love and gratitude for our planet by writing a love letter, poem, song or taking a picture. I will share it with others on my social media channels, in person, or as an Earth Month Ecochallenge feed reflection.

I will spend 15 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.

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 minutes learning about the climate and natural disaster risks in my area.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.

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 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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

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

I will spend 30 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.

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

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 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 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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

I will spend 30 minutes learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

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

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