Sheetal Sharma

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

I will call my elected officials to express my thanks for their work, or to advocate for more environmental action in both policy and practice.

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

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

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

I will spend 10 minutes learning about the climate and natural disaster risks in my area.

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

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

I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me each day to raise my awareness of how much waste I produce.

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 volunteer to tutor in my community at least once this month.

I will volunteer hour(s) in my community.

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

Through my social media channels, in person, or as an Earth Month Ecochallenge feed reflection, I will share with others an environmentally friendly habit I have cultivated.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.

I will spend 10 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.

I will spend 10 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 spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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.

In my community, I will volunteer at a community shelter, food pantry or soup kitchen.

Each day, I will engage in a sharing economy among my family, friends, and neighbors.

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