Rachel Hermann

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

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

This week, I will spend 60 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

I will enjoy 5 meal(s) free of processed foods each day this week.

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

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

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) each day this week.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

I will enjoy 10 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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

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

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

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

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