Alex Gharbo

I will tell 3 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 enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients 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 watch a movie about a sustainability issue I would like to know more about.

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

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

This week, I will spend 10 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.

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

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 7 disposable plastic bottle(s) each day this week.

I will buy from local businesses instead of shopping online.

I will enjoy 14 meatless meal(s) and/or 3 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

I will meet 2 new neighbor(s) this week.

I will walk 1 mile(s) each day this week instead of driving and avoid sending up to 10.55 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

I will commute by carpool 2 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to 15.5 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

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

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.