Brhianna Malcolm

I will enjoy 15 meatless meal(s) and/or 6 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

I will buy from local businesses instead of shopping online.

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 complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

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 walk 10 mile(s) each day this week instead of driving and avoid sending up to 62.52 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.

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

I will tell 5 people why sustainability is important to me and what my vision for a sustainable world is.

This week, I will spend 5 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

I will learn what local organizations are working on sustainability issues and how I can get involved.

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

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

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

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

I will watch The Story of Bottled Water to learn more about bottled water's impacts on the environment.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) each day this week.

I will source 3 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 advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.

I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero waste each day this week.

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

I will commute by bike 10 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to 57.62 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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 use public transit 10 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to 17.72 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

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

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

I will only use muscle-powered transportation this week.

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

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

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

This week, I will attend one local event or meeting concerning a current issue in my community such as a planning meeting, a town hall, or a training on taking action.

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

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 enjoy 3 meal(s) free of processed foods each day this week.

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