Makeda Fekede

I will find out if my local utilities offer an option for supporting renewable energy investment.

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

I will tell 2 people why sustainability is important to me and what my vision for a sustainable world is.

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

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

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

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

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

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 sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.