Michael Hammer

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

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

I will watch 1 documentaries about education or work.

Each day, I will spend 5 minutes learning about these SDGs and talk with 1 people about what I learned.

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.

Each day, I will spend 5 minutes learning about these SDGs and talk with 5 people about what I learned.

Have you recently taken steps in embracing an eco-friendlier lifestyle outside the office? If yes, share your “greenecdote” with us. Email [email protected] and your story may be featured on Access for Earth Month.

Join the Biggest Hour for Earth! On March 25, join this global movement by spending 60 minutes doing something positive for our planet. Snap a photo and submit to [email protected] to earn Ecochallenge points! Learn more at www.earthhour.org.

I will spend 20 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.

Each day, I will spend 5 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).

I will watch 4 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.

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

I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.

I will watch 4 documentaries about equity, gender, health, or peace.

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

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

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

I will spend 15 minutes learning about water justice in my region.