Crystal Parra

I will replace 1 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 carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me each day to raise my awareness of how much waste I produce.

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

I will spend 1 minutes learning about the climate and natural disaster risks in my area.

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

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

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

I will volunteer hour(s) in my community.

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

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

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

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

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.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 1 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant some in my area.

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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.