Maria Hurtado

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

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

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) each day this week.

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

I will enjoy 5 meal(s) free of processed foods each day this week.

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 source 2 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 save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

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

This week, I will spend 15 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

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

I will cook 6 meal(s) with zero waste each day this week.

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 6 vegan meal(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 learn what local organizations are working on sustainability issues and how I can get involved.

I will enjoy 6 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day this week.

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.

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

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

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

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