Neema Hodaie

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

I will tell 3 people why sustainability is important to me and what my vision for a sustainable world is.

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

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

I will enjoy 1 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 use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 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 enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day this week.

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

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

I will only use muscle-powered transportation this week.

I will commute by bike 1 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to 10.06 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will walk 2 mile(s) each day this week instead of driving and avoid sending up to 21.1 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

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