Caroline Patterson

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 enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will spend 7 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.

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.

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