Jessica Minster

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

For an upcoming vacation, I will spend 120 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.

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

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

I will volunteer 4 hours in my community.

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

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 save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.

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

I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.

Each day, I will spend time developing a readiness plan for my household in the event of an emergency.

I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.

I will make a few homemade cleaning products.

I will replace 25 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.

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