Sarah Meade

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.

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

I will spend 30 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.

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

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 spend 5 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.

I will spend 25 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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

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

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

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, peer, or someone who has a different experience/identity for 1 conversations per day.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 15 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant some in my area.

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

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 spend 15 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.