Benjamin Deskins

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

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

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

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

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

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 only use muscle-powered transportation this week.

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.

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 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 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 join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

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

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

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

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