Courtney King

I will volunteer 12 hours in my community.

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

I will watch 10 documentaries about climate change.

I will watch 2 documentaries about education or work.

I will use the communication methods I read about to practice effective, compassionate, and nonviolent communication with someone I interact with regularly (i.e., my roommate, parents, co-worker, partner, classmates, or children).

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

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 5 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.

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

To reduce CO2 emissions each day, I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

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 spend 30 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.

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

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 1 phone calls and/or send 5 emails per day to public officials to advocate for a more comprehensive public transportation system in my region.

I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.

I will replace 120 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 make a few homemade cleaning products.

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

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

I will spend 60 minutes learning about water justice in my region.

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

I will commute by bike 10 miles each day and get my muscles moving while avoiding sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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