Thuong Nguyen

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 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

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

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

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

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

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

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 spend 15 minutes learning about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

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

I will spend 10 minutes learning about equitable food access and how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.

I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.

I will spend 5 minutes learning about these SDGs.