Dennis Ellison

I will spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

I will spend 60 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.

Access to public transportation enables more opportunity and a better quality of life. I will make 0 phone calls and/or send 1 emails per day to public officials to advocate for a more comprehensive public transportation system in my region.

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.

I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.

I spend 20 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.

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

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

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 1 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.

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 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 economy, energy, or industry.

I will watch 1 documentaries about climate change.

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

I will volunteer 10 hours in my community.

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

For an upcoming vacation, I will spend 45 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.

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally). As an example, a plane from New York to Los Angeles (~2,450 miles) generates about 65 tons of carbon dioxide.

I will organize a book club to read about climate change and sustainability.

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

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

The impacts of our waste are far reaching. I will create zero waste for an entire day and share my reflections and learnings on the feed.

Learning in a social setting can inspire connection and change. I will work with a friend or colleague to plan and host a lunch and learn at work, school, in my neighborhood or other location to learn more about an environmental topic important to me. After the lunch and learn, I will share more about it on the feed.

I will record a video to share why I am taking action this Earth Month, a sustainable swap I've made, and/or a local conservation effort in my area.