Austin Myers

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

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

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

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 assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

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 visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.

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

I will buy from local businesses instead of shopping online.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

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

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.

I will tell 5 people why sustainability is important to me and what my vision for a sustainable world is.

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

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

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community this week.

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

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

This week, I will spend 10 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

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

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 only use muscle-powered transportation 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 5 mile(s) each day this week instead of driving and avoid sending up to 105.51 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will commute by bike 7 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to 55.65 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will use public transit 5 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to 146.41 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will commute by carpool 20 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to 169.08 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will offer to help 2 person(s) who are in need this week.

I will volunteer 1 hour(s) in my community this week.

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

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

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.