Sheri Bogardus

I will pick up litter on my street and ask others to join me in taking care of our neighborhood.

I will offer to help 1 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.

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 1 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 cook 5 meal(s) with zero waste each day this week.

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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 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 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.

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