Kim Nelson (SWMC)

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

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

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

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 enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

I will replace 60 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 spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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

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

I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.

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

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

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

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

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

I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.