Jernee Goods

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 plan a block party to meet my neighbors, help them meet each other, and foster a sense of community.

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community this week.

This week, I will attend one local event or meeting concerning a current issue in my community such as a planning meeting, a town hall, or a training on taking action.

I will pick up litter on my street and ask others to join me in taking care of our neighborhood.

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

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

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

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

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

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

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

I will write 2 letter(s) or email(s) and/or make 3 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 watch The Story of Bottled Water to learn more about bottled water's impacts on the environment.

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

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

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 prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.

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

I will source 5 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 watch a movie about a sustainability issue I would like to know more about.

I will host a house party to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue that matters to me.

I will offer to help 5 person(s) who are in need this week.

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

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

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

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

I will meet 3 new neighbor(s) this week.

I will buy from local businesses instead of shopping online.

I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.

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

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.