Theresa Burns

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

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

I will learn what local organizations are working on sustainability issues and how I can get involved.

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

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day this week.

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

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 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 buy from local businesses instead of shopping online.

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

I will find local resources for learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.

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