John Sorensen

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

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 volunteer 10 hour(s) in my community this week.

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 organize one of NWEI's discussion courses, such as 'A Different Way', with family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

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.

I will tell 5 people why sustainability is important to me and what my vision for a sustainable world is.

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

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

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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 cook 3 meal(s) with zero waste each day this week.

I will walk 2 mile(s) each day this week instead of driving and avoid sending up to 8.23 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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