juan martin

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

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) each day this week.

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.

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 enjoy 4 meatless meal(s) and/or 2 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

I will cook 6 meal(s) with zero waste each day this week.

I will enjoy 8 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 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 commute by carpool 6 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to 489.64 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will walk 4 mile(s) each day this week instead of driving and avoid sending up to 337.62 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will source 4 meal(s) from local producers each day this week.

I will only use muscle-powered transportation this week.

I will commute by bike 10 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to 839.16 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

I will tell 8 people why sustainability is important to me and what my vision for a sustainable world is.

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

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

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 write 4 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 a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.

I will meet 5 new neighbor(s) this week.

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

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

I will source 6 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 watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

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

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

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

I will buy from local businesses instead of shopping online.

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

I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

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