Rachel K

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day this week.

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

This week, I will spend 30 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

I will learn what local organizations are working on sustainability issues and how I can get involved.

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