Bianca Li

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

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

I will spend 15 minutes learning about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

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 15 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.

I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.

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

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

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

During the day, I will schedule 10 conversations per day to chat with my friends about my actions and learning during Earth Month.

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 10 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant some in my area.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.

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

I will spend 10 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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

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

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

I will spend 15 minutes learning about these SDGs.

In my community, I will volunteer at a community shelter, food pantry or soup kitchen.

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