Veronica Marquez

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

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.

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 enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) 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 prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 enjoy 1 meal(s) free of processed foods each day 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 walk 2 mile(s) each day this week instead of driving and avoid sending up to 15.35 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

I will write 1 letter(s) or email(s) and/or make 2 call(s) this week to a public official or company to advocate for planet-friendly policies or something else I believe in.

I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.