Sherry Thompson

I will spend 25 minutes learning about gender diversity.

I will spend 15 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.

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

I will plant a garden of all of the vegetables and herbs that my family consumes . It will take 60-75 days for plants to mature and will share this with my neighbors.

I will spend 20 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.

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

I will spend 15 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.

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

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

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 30 minutes learning about a renters bill of rights and affordable housing.

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

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 spend 30 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.

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

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 practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, peer, or someone who has a different experience/identity for 1 conversations per day.

I will spend 15 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

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

I will spend 10 minutes learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.

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.

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