Kinga Kovacs

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

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

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

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

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

I will volunteer hour(s) in my community.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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

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 at least 15 minutes learning more about the barriers to women and girl's equal participation and representation around the world.

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 volunteer to tutor in my community at least once this month.

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

I will spend 20 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.

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

I will spend 20 minutes learning about the climate and natural disaster risks in my area.

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.

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

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