Pamela Spyrs

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.

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

I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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

Throughout the day I will track my purchases and then research the companies making these goods.

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, peer, or someone who has a different experience/identity for 20 conversations per day.

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.

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

I will spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about gender diversity.

I will write to a school, community learning center, or education leader I admire to express my thanks for their sustainability work and find out how I can get involved.

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