Kimberly Nguyen

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

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) each day this week.

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

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 tell 2 people why sustainability is important to me and what my vision for a sustainable world is.

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

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

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

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 join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

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

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

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

I will find local resources for learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.

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

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 research one of the solutions presented in this week's session on Transportation and see if there are any groups in my community already doing this work.

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 write 1 letter(s) or email(s) and/or make 0 call(s) this week to a public official or company to advocate for planet-friendly policies or something else I believe in.

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

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.