Justine Gitahi

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

I will tell 2 people why sustainability is important to me and what my vision for a sustainable world is.

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

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

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

This week, I will spend 5 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

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

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 21 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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 use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) each day this week.

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

I will source 7 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 watch one of the films suggested in the additional resources and discuss it with friends or family.

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

I will buy from local businesses instead of shopping online.

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

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.