Susan Pei

It has been said that a culture's spiritual maturity can be seen in how it treats the Earth, "animals" and other vulnerables. Environmental quality of life is multi level. Needless suffering is an energy that stresses us and our environment in many ways. There are so many homeless pets. Many have been displaced by wildfires and other disasters, war, and high rents/pet rental fees that are forcing loving families to give up their beloved furries to afford a place to live...amongst other situations. The human homeless are another population that needs our help and offers much insight to the realities of homeless pets and how we can offer love, basic needs support, and healing to both populations. Can you commit to: 1- adopting a homeless fur baby 2- feeding a hungry one(s) 3- addressing overpopulation by seeking out spay/neuter/vaccinate resources? Did you know there are many organizations who offer all of this for free if you're willing to bring them in?

I will express my love and gratitude for our planet by writing a love letter, poem, song or taking a picture. I will share it with others on my social media channels, in person, or as an Earth Month Ecochallenge feed reflection.

Each day, I will spend 8 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).

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

Using Seafood Watch's list, I will enjoy 1 sustainable seafood meal(s) each day.

I will learn about local, national and international climate action organizations that I could join and connect with one or more.

Each day, I will spend 8 minutes learning about sustainable fashion so that I can engage in this practice.

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

I will spend 8 minutes learning about induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.

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

I will spend 18 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.

I will spend 18 minutes learning about gender diversity.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the barriers to women and girl's equal participation and representation around the world.

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