Spencer Gee

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

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 sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

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

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

I will source 1 meal(s) from local producers each day this week.

I will walk 5 mile(s) each day this week instead of driving and avoid sending up to 30.15 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

I will write 10 letter(s) or email(s) and/or make 0 call(s) this week to a public official or company to advocate for planet-friendly policies or something else I believe in.

I will volunteer 5 hour(s) in my community this week.

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

I will offer to help 5 person(s) who are in need this week.

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

I will only use muscle-powered transportation this week.