Vanessa Hormann

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

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

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

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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

I will commute by bike 1 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to 4.2 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will tell 1 people why sustainability is important to me and what my vision for a sustainable world is.

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

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

I will use public transit 34 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to 7.11 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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 visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.

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

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

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

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) free of processed foods each day this week.

I will source 1 meal(s) from local producers each day this week.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) each day this week.