Sarah Meade

I will research my client's sustainability goals and/or actions. I will work with my Slalom office's account team to brainstorm ways Slalom can help my client become more sustainable.

Within my community at home or work I will attend a local cleanup event.

Read about or attend an educational session on how to properly use composting services available to you.

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

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 spend 5 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

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 replace 3 incandescent light bulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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

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 time developing a readiness plan for my household in the event of an emergency.

I will watch 2 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.

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.

I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.

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

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

I will cook 1 meals with zero waste each day.

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 1 meatless meals and/or 1 vegan meals each day this week.

I will volunteer 10 hours in my community.