Laurel Klein

I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.

I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

I will take a walk for 10 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

I will use my spending power to reward companies leading in creating or purchasing green energy and incentivize others to invest more in green energy.

Planet Money recently interviewed the co-founders of Tradewater to learn about the dangerous impact that old refrigerants have on our environment. I will listen to the podcast to learn more about this necessary solution in fighting a climate crisis.

I will visit Tradewater’s website to learn more about carbon offsets, and why they are a necessary solution in combating a climate crisis.

I will encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 10 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.