Mickey Jo Sorrell

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

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

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

I will spend 30 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 30 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant some in my area.

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

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

I will spend 30 minutes each day studying the toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies, personal care, and pet products around my home.

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

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 30 minutes learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.

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 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 15 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

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

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

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.

Some plants are doing so well in our yards that we want to spread the joy and give them a new home. Consider attending a Plant swap event. The next Sustainable Spirits Spring Plant Swap is on April 21st from 6 pm till 8 pm at Cross Town Pub & Grill 140 E Chatham Street Cary, NC 27511 United States