Rachael Kimble

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.

Each day, I will spend 5 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).

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

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

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 15 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant some in my area.

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

I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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.

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 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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

I will spend 10 minutes learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about gender diversity.

I will replace 15 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 10 minutes learning about equitable food access and how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

I will volunteer hour(s) in my community.

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

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

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

I will spend 10 minutes learning about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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

I will spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 2 vegan meal(s) each day this week.