Benjamin Deskins

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

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

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

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 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 walk 2 mile(s) each day this week instead of driving and avoid sending up to 42.2 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will only use muscle-powered transportation this week.

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

I will commute by bike 3 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to 61.83 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

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

I will plan a block party to meet my neighbors, help them meet each other, and foster a sense of community.

I will host a house party to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue that matters to me.

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 maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

I will watch one of the films suggested in the additional resources and discuss it with friends or family.