Ron Beck

For an upcoming vacation, I will spend 60 minutes planning out a staycation in my region. For reference, one several hour flight releases the equivalent of nearly 14% of the annual emissions from a car.

I will watch 1 documentaries about food, water, or basic needs.

I will try a new vegan or vegetarian recipe and share how it turns out on the Ecochallenge feed, or with family and friends.

I will become a savvy produce shopper when buying organic and non-organic items.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about water justice in my region.

Each day, I will track my purchases to identify my spending habits. This will allow me to see what purchases can be reduced.

I spend 5 minutes analyzing my recent utility bills, which might include electricity, gas, or water to see what my current usage is and determine if I can reduce my energy and water use.

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 spend 30 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.

I will watch 2 documentaries about equity, gender, health, or peace.

I will make a few homemade cleaning products.

I will have a conversation with one or more nonprofit organizations I want to be involved with.

I will make 1 phone calls and/or send 1 emails to public officials to advocate for water habitat protection and clean up in my region.

I will watch 3 documentaries about climate change.

On average, a tree absorbs 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of carbon dioxide yearly during the first 20 years. To do my part, I will plant 4 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.

I will watch 2 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.

I will commute by bike 10 miles each day and get my muscles moving while avoiding sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

Through my Earth Month Ecochallenge feed, I will share with others an environmentally friendly habit I have cultivated.

I will replace 30 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 replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

I will watch 2 documentaries about education or work.

I will write to a school, community learning center, or education leader I admire to express my thanks for their sustainability work and find out how I can get involved.

Within my community at home or work, I will organize or attend a local cleanup event.

I will volunteer 10 hours in my community.

I will call my elected officials to ask about what they are doing regarding water issues in my region.