Leslie Galindo

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

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 30 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.

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

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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

I will tell 5 people why sustainability is important to me and what my vision for a sustainable world is.

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

I will watch a movie about a sustainability issue I would like to know more about.

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

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 enjoy 1 meal(s) free of processed foods each day this week.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) each day this week.

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

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

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

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

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

I will meet 1 new neighbor(s) this week.

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.