Alexis Moore

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 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 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) each day this week.

I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.

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

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

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

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

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

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

I will research alternatives (like Gross National Happiness) to measuring economic livelihood and the health of a nation.

I will commute by carpool 10 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to 28.27 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) free of processed foods each day this week.

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

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

I will sign petitions in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.

I will find out what local sustainability issues are most urgent in my region, including both social and environmental justice concerns.

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

I will source 1 meal(s) from local producers each day this week.

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