Theresa Welch

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

I will mend a piece of clothing for myself, family or friends.

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

I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will spend 10 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about equitable food access and how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

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.

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

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

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

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

I will spend 5 minutes learning about induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.

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

I will enjoy 6 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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 at least 15 minutes learning more about the barriers to women and girl's equal participation and representation around the world.

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 10 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant some in my area.