Kimberly B

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

I will watch a movie about a sustainability issue I would like to know more about.

I will sign petitions in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.

I will watch one of the films suggested in the additional resources and discuss it with friends or family.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. This week, I'll say "no" to plastic bags at the store and plastic straws in all of my drinks.

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 10 disposable plastic bottle(s) each day this week.

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

I will walk 10 mile(s) each day this week instead of driving and avoid sending up to 120.58 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will source 21 meal(s) from local producers each day this week.

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

I will only use muscle-powered transportation this week.

I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.

I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses, such as 'A Different Way', with family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.

I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.

I will write 3 letter(s) or email(s) and/or make 2 call(s) this week to a public official or company to advocate for planet-friendly policies or something else I believe in.

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

I will watch The Story of Bottled Water to learn more about bottled water's impacts on the environment.

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.

I will find local resources for learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.

I will start a 'Take Back the Tap' campaign on my campus.

I will start a sustainability journal, capturing my thoughts, concerns and learning about sustainability issues.

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

I will offer to help 3 person(s) who are in need this week.

I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.

I will calculate my ecological footprint and talk with my family or roommates about way we can reduce our negative enviromental impact.

This week, I will spend 10 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

I will learn what local organizations are working on sustainability issues and how I can get involved.

I will watch or read the news each day this week with a specific focus on sustainability issues and happenings.

I will tell 15 people why sustainability is important to me and what my vision for a sustainable world is.

I will find out what local sustainability issues are most urgent in my region, including both social and environmental justice concerns.

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.