Lauren Davis

I will volunteer 12 hours in my community.

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

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.

I will watch 2 documentaries about food, water, or basic needs.

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

For an upcoming vacation, I will spend 30 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.

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.

I will watch 4 documentaries about climate change.

Each day, I will spend 20 minutes learning about these SDGs and talk with 2 people about what I learned.

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

One kilogram of beef and cheese emits 71kg and 24kg of greenhouse gasses, while 1kg of rice, grains, and legumes emits between 2-4kg. Fruits, vegetables, and nuts emit less than 1kg per 1kg. I will reduce my climate impact by enjoying 3 meatless meals and/or 2 vegan meals each day this week.

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

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 make a few homemade cleaning products.

I will spend 30 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

I will replace 60 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.