Jeff Schultz

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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

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

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.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 60 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant some in my area.

I will spend 60 minutes learning about induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.

I will spend 60 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.

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

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

I will replace 30 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 spend 20 minutes learning about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about the climate and natural disaster risks in my area.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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

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 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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 30 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will spend 20 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 develop a readiness plan for my household in the event of an emergency.

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

I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.