Joanne Mccully

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 enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day this week.

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 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 tell 2 people why sustainability is important to me and what my vision for a sustainable world is.

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

I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need this week.

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

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

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

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

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

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) 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 walk 2 mile(s) each day this week instead of driving and avoid sending up to 9.93 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will only use muscle-powered transportation this week.

I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.