Noelle Schwartz

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

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 replace 120 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 60 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.

Each day, I will spend 20 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).

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 invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.

I will spend 30 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

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

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