Marissa Tompkins

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

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 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 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 prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.

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) cooked with organic ingredients each day this week.

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.

I will contact local officials and city leaders this week to challenge them to support sustainability policies.

This week, I will spend 15 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

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

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

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

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