Joe Ivancic

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.

I will source 2 meal(s) from local producers each day this week.

I will only use muscle-powered transportation this week.

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

I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community this week.

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

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

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

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

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

I will tell 10 people why sustainability is important to me and what my vision for a sustainable world is.

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

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

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

I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

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

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day this week.

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

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

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

I will buy from local businesses instead of shopping online.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.

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

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

This week, I will spend 60 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 keep a journal this week as I observe ecological principles in action in my backyard, neighborhood or community.

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

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

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 use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) each day this week.

I will commute by bike 5 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to 25.69 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 11.25 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

I will enjoy 21 meatless meal(s) and/or 21 vegan meal(s) each day this week.