Marcy D.

This week, I will spend 20 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 watch a movie about a sustainability issue I would like to know more about.

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

This week, I will attend one local event or meeting concerning a current issue in my community such as a planning meeting, a town hall, or a training on taking action.

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

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community this week.

I will contact local officials and city leaders this week to challenge them to support sustainability policies.

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 documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

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

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

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

I will write 1 letter(s) or email(s) and/or make 4 call(s) this week to a public official or company to advocate for planet-friendly policies or something else I believe in.

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

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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