Amanda Ketchum

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.

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

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

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 induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.

I will replace 45 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.

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.

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

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

During the workday, I will schedule time for daily rest during work days to practice work-life balance.

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

I will develop a readiness plan for my household in the event of an emergency.

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

I will spend 15 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.