Megan Slagel

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

I will volunteer hour(s) in my community.

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

I will sign up for Comerica's Master of Sustainability Awareness Program and will work on my MSA Seedling level certification (or higher certifications for existing MSA participants).

I will spend 20 minutes learning about the climate and natural disaster risks in my area.

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

I will spend 30 minutes learning about induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.

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

I will replace 10 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.

During the day, I will schedule 1 conversations per day to chat with my friends about my actions and learning during Earth Month.

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

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 25 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.

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

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.

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 15 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about equitable food access and how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

I will spend 30 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 my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.

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.