Caitlin O'Brien

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

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

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

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

I will buy from local businesses instead of shopping online.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

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

I will research one of the solutions presented in this week's session on Transportation and see if there are any groups in my community already doing this work.

I will only use muscle-powered transportation this week.

I will walk 5 mile(s) each day this week instead of driving and avoid sending up to 33.76 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will use public transit 5 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to 11.36 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

I will volunteer 5 hour(s) in my community this week.

I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need this week.

I will meet 1 new neighbor(s) this week.

I will watch The Story of Bottled Water to learn more about bottled water's impacts on the environment.

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 use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) each day this week.

I will enjoy 5 meatless meal(s) and/or 2 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

I will find out what local sustainability issues are most urgent in my region, including both social and environmental justice concerns.

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

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

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