Daphne McLawhorn

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

I will spend 45 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.

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

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 induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.

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

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

I will spend 30 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.

I will spend 20 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

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

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

I will replace 20 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.

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.

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.