Santiago Alfonzo

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

I will write 0 letter(s) or email(s) and/or make 2 call(s) this week to a public official or company to advocate for planet-friendly policies or something else I believe in.

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 carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.

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 maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

I will walk 10 mile(s) each day this week instead of driving and avoid sending up to 42.2 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will commute by carpool 40 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to 56.81 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 connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

I will meet 6 new neighbor(s) this week.

I will offer to help 2 person(s) who are in need this week.

I will volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community 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 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) 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 visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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

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

I will start a sustainability journal, capturing my thoughts, concerns and learning about sustainability issues.