Emily Lupcho

Each day, I will spend 30 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will spend 30 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.

I will spend 10 minutes each day studying the toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies, personal care, and pet products around my home.

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.