Kim Herzog

I will write 4 letter(s) or email(s) and/or make 5 call(s) this week to a public official or company to advocate for planet-friendly policies or something else I believe in.

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

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

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

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 maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

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

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 cook 2 meal(s) with zero waste each day this week.

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

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.