Gwyndolyn Davis

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

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

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.

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

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

I will walk 3 mile(s) each day this week instead of driving and avoid sending up to 28.14 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will use public transit 50 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to 244.92 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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 2 person(s) who are in need this week.

I will meet 1 new neighbor(s) this week.

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 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.

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 start a sustainability journal, capturing my thoughts, concerns and learning about sustainability issues.

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

I will tell 3 people why sustainability is important to me and what my vision for a sustainable world is.

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

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

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

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) free of processed foods each day this week.

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.