Cierra Koitmaa

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

I will walk 1 mile(s) each day this week instead of driving and avoid sending up to 8.44 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

I will enjoy 3 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day this week.

I will enjoy 4 meal(s) free of processed foods each day this week.

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

This week, I will spend 30 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero waste 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 watch one of the films suggested in the additional resources and discuss it with friends or family.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

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

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

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

I will buy from local businesses instead of shopping online.

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 01 disposable plastic bottle(s) each day this week.

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

I will enjoy 7 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.