Abby Haverty

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

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

I will start a 'Take Back the Tap' campaign on my campus.

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

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

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

I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero waste each day this week.

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 use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 8 disposable plastic bottle(s) each day this week.

I will enjoy 4 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day this week.

I will contact local officials and city leaders this week to challenge them to support sustainability policies.

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

I will volunteer 6 hour(s) in my community this week.

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

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 save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

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 prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.

I will source 3 meal(s) from local producers each day this week. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.

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

I will offer to help 4 person(s) who are in need 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 enjoy 3 meal(s) free of processed foods each day this week.

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

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

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

I will meet 10 new neighbor(s) this week.

I will start a sustainability journal, capturing my thoughts, concerns and learning about sustainability issues.

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

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

This week, I will spend 90 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

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

I will plan a block party to meet my neighbors, help them meet each other, and foster a sense of community.

I will learn what local organizations are working on sustainability issues and how I can get involved.

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

I will keep a journal this week as I observe ecological principles in action in my backyard, neighborhood or community.

I will host a house party to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue that matters to me.

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

I will tell 30 people why sustainability is important to me and what my vision for a sustainable world is.

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

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