Margaret Byrne

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 contact my energy company to find out how to sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

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

I will replace 2 incandescent light bulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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 spend 15 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.

Using Seafood Watch's list, I will enjoy 1 sustainable seafood meals each day.

I will watch 1 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.

Each day, I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs and talk with 1 people about what I learned.

I will watch 2 documentaries about climate change.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will plant pollinator-friendly plants in my area to support local pollinators.

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

I will watch 1 documentaries about education or work.

I will watch 1 documentaries about equity, gender, health, or peace.

I will make a few homemade cleaning products.

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 60 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).

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

I will cook 1 meals with zero waste each day.

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