Abigail Jones

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

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

I will buy from local businesses instead of shopping online.

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

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) free of processed foods each day this week.

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

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day this week.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will walk 5 mile(s) each day this week instead of driving and avoid sending up to 32.46 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

I will source 1 meal(s) from local producers each day this week.

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

I will source 1 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.