James Etro

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

I will tell 5 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 explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

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

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

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

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

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

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

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) free of processed foods each day this week.

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

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day this week.

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

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) each day this week.

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 walk 4 mile(s) each day this week instead of driving and avoid sending up to 21.1 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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 buy from local businesses instead of shopping online.

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

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

I will meet 3 new neighbor(s) this week.

I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need this week.

I will pick up litter on my street and ask others to join me in taking care of our neighborhood.