Claudia Esteves

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

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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

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

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

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

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

I will research alternatives (like Gross National Happiness) to measuring economic livelihood and the health of a nation.

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

I will buy from local businesses instead of shopping online.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

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

I will research one of the solutions presented in this week's session on Transportation and see if there are any groups in my community already doing this work.

I will source 3 meal(s) from local producers each day 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 walk 20 mile(s) each day this week instead of driving and avoid sending up to 102.31 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will commute by carpool 25 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to 57.89 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need this week.

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

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

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

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.

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

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 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 reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

I will source 1 meal(s) from local producers each day this week. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day this week.

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) free of processed foods each day this week.

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day this week.

I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community this week.

I will find out if my local utilities offer an option for supporting renewable energy investment.

I will contact local officials and city leaders this week to challenge them to support sustainability policies.

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

I will keep a journal this week as I observe ecological principles in action in my backyard, neighborhood or community.

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 tell 3 people why sustainability is important to me and what my vision for a sustainable world is.

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

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