Saskia van Wolferen

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 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.

Throughout the day, I will note the single-use plastics I use and consider the reusable options available to me.

Check out our GGB Getting to Know Event with Alemany Farms to learn about sustainable farming and food systems!

Join the ESG team and the Fun Committee in submitting a photograph of a landscape around the world during the Photography Contest from April 4th-15th. Be a part of a community that educates others of the importance of different landscapes and ecosystems around the world.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 60 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant some in my area.

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

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

I will spend 30 minutes learning about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

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

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 spend 30 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.