Bea Vanbinst

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

Each day, I will engage in a sharing economy among my family, friends, and neighbors.

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

I will spend 5 minutes learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.

I will spend 3 minutes learning about equitable food access and how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the barriers to women and girl's equal participation and representation around the world.

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.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 15 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 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 my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

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

I will complete the first module of the Emerson Environmental Sustainability training program available on the Global Learning Center.

I will engage with the content available on the Emerson Environmental Sustainability Hub by doing one of the following: watch a webinar recording, read a blogpost, read one of the newsletters.

I will participate in Earth Week by attending at least one of the global Emerson Earth Day Live Panel discussions during Earth Week on 19th and 20th April, listening to the special Planet in Focus podcast episode, or completing an EcoChallenge action.

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 replace 15 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 spend 10 minutes learning about gender diversity.

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