nick beaton

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 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 join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

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.

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

I will enjoy 14 meal(s) free of processed foods each day this week.

I will enjoy 14 meatless meal(s) and/or 7 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

I will source 14 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 reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

I will cook 7 meal(s) with zero waste each day this week.

I will enjoy 7 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day this week.

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.

I will volunteer 3 hour(s) in my community this week.

I will host a house party to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue that matters to me.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) each day 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 walk 2 mile(s) each day this week instead of driving and avoid sending up to 10.55 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will source 3 meal(s) from local producers each day this week.

I will commute by carpool 20 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to 49.51 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will use public transit 20 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to 15.91 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

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

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 maintain a record of all my purchases.