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I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 8 disposable plastic bottle(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 find local resources for learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.
I will watch The Story of Bottled Water to learn more about bottled water's impacts on the environment.
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 calculate my ecological footprint and talk with my family or roommates about way we can reduce our negative enviromental impact.
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 cook 5 meal(s) with zero waste each day this week.
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 2 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
I will find out if my local utilities offer an option for supporting renewable energy investment.
This week, I will spend 25 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
I will watch a movie about a sustainability issue I would like to know more about.