Kieran Wade

I will spend 45 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.

During the workday, I will schedule time for daily rest during work days to practice work-life balance.

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

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

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 use the communication methods I read about to practice effective, compassionate, and nonviolent communication with someone I interact with regularly (i.e., my roommate, parents, co-worker, partner, classmates, or children).

I will spend 15 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

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

I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about the climate and natural disaster risks in my area.

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

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 spend 60 minutes learning about gender diversity.

I will spend 20 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.