Gary Burkhart

I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.

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

I will walk 1 mile(s) each day this week instead of driving and avoid sending up to 5.28 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

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

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

I will tell 5 people why sustainability is important to me and what my vision for a sustainable world is.

I will watch The Story of Bottled Water to learn more about bottled water's impacts on the environment.

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 explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

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 find out what local sustainability issues are most urgent in my region, including both social and environmental justice concerns.