Orlando E. Montero González

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

I will spend 5 minutes learning about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

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.

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

I will spend 15 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

I will volunteer hour(s) in my community.

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 my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.

Each day, I will engage in a sharing economy among my family, friends, and neighbors.

I will volunteer to tutor in my community at least once this month.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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.

I will replace 15 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.

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.

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.

I will spend 5 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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

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