OneGreenThing

Heather White founded OneGreenThing to help tackle the mental health impacts of the climate crisis. After more than two decades leading environmental organizations, working in environmental policy and on political campaigns, and helping individuals make informed choices for themselves and the environment, she is bringing her know-how to help to turn the anxiety and overwhelm of the climate emergency into daily, consistent, personalized action. Our goal on an individual level is to spark joy in the climate action journey. As a community, we build momentum toward widespread culture change that will drive climate policy and market solutions. Watch the "Story of OneGreenThing" here. 

We know one of the biggest roadblocks to climate action is deciding where to begin. As you realize and accept the existential threats that come with the climate crisis - from extreme weather disasters to droughts, from the food we eat to the way we move through the world - it is far too easy to feel overwhelmed rather than empowered.  Instead of despair, at OneGreenThing we inspire service and action through our Service Superpower Assessment (TM). The results will help you see yourself in climate action and solutions, which will inspire you to build a healthier, greener, more equitable future. How do we do it? Through daily actions . . . your #OneGreenThing that creates cultural momentum for big climate policy and market changes.

Our programs include:  

• Service Superpower Assessment. Created by founder Heather White, this Myers-Briggs type of assessment helps people figure out their unique strengths in service. Based on one of the “Service Superpowers,” (TM) community members are encouraged to begin a daily practice of sustainability. Take the assessment here. 
• OGT Climate & Democracy Leadership Intensive. Fueled by our Green Civics programming, empowers youth to move from protest to policy by teaching climate solutions, how to lobby for policy reform, and to engage fully in the democratic process. The Academy partners with Gen Z (focused primarily on young voters ages 18-26) them responsibility from the start through our online, highly interactive programs. We guide them on how to make it happen and make a difference in government. We coach Gen Z on the best practices for intergenerational conversations to recruit all ages to support them. Programs address law & policy reform at the local, state, and federal level. This is a nonpartisan effort. We also provide career counseling and advice for future careers in sustainability. 
• The OneGreenThing Forum. This annual in-person event brings national thought leaders on climate, conservation & wellbeing together to channel eco-anxiety into meaningful community action to create a greener, healthier, more just future.
• Eco-Anxiety Workshops. We host intergenerational interactive discussions on climate change so older generations can LISTEN to Gen Z. The term “eco-anxiety” now encompasses a general concern about the future Gen Z will inherit from us. Intergenerational dialogue is also critical to provide Gen Z hope for the future.  Can't make a workshop but want to get started today? Download our Eco-Anxiety Bullet Journal to kickstart your #onegreenthing practice and check out our guides.
• Research on Mental Health Impacts of the Climate Crisis. The cascading crises of the past several years have taken a huge hit on mental health. OGT researches and reports on eco-anxiety and works with partners to highlight the mental health impacts of  the climate emergency, helps create tools to deal with eco-anxiety, and encourages everyone -- not just self-identified “environmentalists” -- to engage in a daily practice of sustainability. From there the goal is to create a groundswell of support for strong policy action.
• Analysis & Advocacy on Climate Solutions. Daily action creates the necessary culture change for policy and market solutions to work. OGT aims to create that cultural impact, educate the general public about climate policy solutions, and inspire hope about working toward a positive solution for the future. Individual behavior change sets the stage for a cultural shift that will support systemic climate solutions. The shift is not simply fighting climate change, but leaning into an exciting, positive, regenerative vision for the future.
• Storytelling about Inspiring Climate Leadership. The climate crisis is overwhelming for so many people that they don't know where to begin their journey in action. We think it's imperative to focus on the "do-ers" to inspire others, keep the focus on the joy of climate action, and help people gain a deeper understanding their unique Service Superpowers. From Instagram Lives, webinars, interviews, and in person conversations, our work at OneGreenThing lifts up the stories of everyday heroes making a difference to create a healthier, greener, more equitable future.