Andrea Laizer

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

I will spend 15 minutes learning about induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.

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 20 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, peer, or someone who has a different experience/identity for 2 conversations per day.

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.

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

I will volunteer hour(s) in my community.

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

I will spend 20 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.

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

I will spend 20 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will spend 20 minutes learning about gender diversity.

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

Each day, I will spend 20 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).

I will spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

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 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.