Emalissa Espinosa

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

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

This week, I will spend 60 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero waste each day this week.

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

I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

I will source 3 meal(s) from local producers each day this week. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.

I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.

I will enjoy 5 meal(s) free of processed foods each day this week.

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 30 disposable plastic bottle(s) each day 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 6 mile(s) each day this week instead of driving and avoid sending up to 22.51 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will source 10 meal(s) from local producers each day this week.

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.