Samantha Bean

I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.

I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.

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

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

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

I will research alternatives (like Gross National Happiness) to measuring economic livelihood and the health of a nation.

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

I will start a 'Take Back the Tap' campaign on my campus.

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day 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 keep a journal this week as I observe ecological principles in action in my backyard, neighborhood or community.

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

I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.

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 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 offer to help 2 person(s) who are in need 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 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) each day this week.

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

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 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.

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 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.

I will source 3 meal(s) from local producers each day this week. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.

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

I will enjoy 4 meal(s) free of processed foods each day this week.

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

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

I will enjoy 3 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day this week.