Jessica Reynolds

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.

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

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

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

I will use the communication methods I read about to practice effective, compassionate, and nonviolent communication with someone I interact with regularly (i.e., my roommate, parents, co-worker, partner, classmates, or children).

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

I will spend 5 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about equitable food access and how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

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

I will spend 1 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.

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

I will spend 5 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will spend 5 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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 5 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 5 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant some in my area.

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 spend 5 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will spend 5 minutes learning about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

I will spend 5 minutes learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.