Samantha Meyer

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

I will spend 30 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.

I will sign up for Comerica's Master of Sustainability Awareness Program and will work on my MSA Seedling level certification (or higher certifications for existing MSA participants).

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, peer, or someone who has a different experience/identity for 15 conversations per day.

Throughout the day I will track my purchases and then research the companies making these goods.

I will spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

I will volunteer hour(s) in my community.

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

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

I will spend 10 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.

I will spend 20 minutes learning about equitable food access and how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

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

I will spend 30 minutes learning about gender diversity.

I will replace 11 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.