Elizabeth Staly
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 84 TOTAL
Elizabeth's actions
Consumption and Economy
Learn About Alternatives to the GDP
I will research alternatives (like Gross National Happiness) to measuring economic livelihood and the health of a nation.
Consumption and Economy
Watch a Documentary
I will watch one of the films suggested in the additional resources and discuss it with friends or family.
Consumption and Economy
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Community
Host a House Party
I will host a house party to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue that matters to me.
Community
Meet My Neighbors
I will meet 1 new neighbor(s) this week.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 2 mile(s) each day this week instead of driving and avoid sending up to 8.44 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 20 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to 74.61 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Water
Watch The Story of Bottled Water
I will watch The Story of Bottled Water to learn more about bottled water's impacts on the environment.
Water
Say No to Plastic
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.
Visions of Sustainability
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero waste each day this week.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 6 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day this week.
Ecological Principles
Support Pollution Reduction
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.
Ecological Principles
Research Renewable Energy Options
I will find out if my local utilities offer an option for supporting renewable energy investment.
Ecological Principles
Reduce My Footprint
I will calculate my ecological footprint and talk with my family or roommates about way we can reduce our negative enviromental impact.
Ecological Principles
Join An Outdoor Project
I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.
Ecological Principles
Practice Gratitude for Earth
This week, I will spend 30 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
A Call to Sustainability
Learn About Local Issues
I will find out what local sustainability issues are most urgent in my region, including both social and environmental justice concerns.
A Call to Sustainability
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a movie about a sustainability issue I would like to know more about.
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Elizabeth Staly 6/25/2022 7:41 AMWe are just getting started!