Molly Leighton

I will express my love and gratitude for our Earth by writing a love letter, poem, or song to Earth.

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area while following CDC guidelines for social distancing.

I will plant 1 native tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

Through social media or on the Earth Day Ecochallenge feed, I will share my favorite environmentally friendly habit with my friends, even if it’s not an Earth Day action.

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching how biodiversity positively impacts our world and how the loss of biodiversity harms it.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators, including monarch butterflies, to produce fruit. I will spend 30 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

Plastic bags can be mistaken for food by many wild animals. If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.