Brian Bowling

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 manual thermostats with smart ones.

I spend 10 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.

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

Studies show a grass lawn is water intensive and on average it require about 30 percent of a household’s water consumption. I will do one or more of the following actions in my yard or community to conserve water and improve habitat: plant indigenous plants, landscape with water-efficient plants, add mulching, replace a lawn, and/or use eco-friendly fertilizers.

Each day, I will spend time developing a readiness plan for my household in the event of an emergency.

I will watch 2 documentaries about education or work.

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

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

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

I will volunteer 12 hours in my community.