Emily Nicholson

I will start a sustainability journal, capturing my thoughts, concerns and learning about sustainability issues.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero waste each day 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 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 calculate my ecological footprint and talk with my family or roommates about way we can reduce our negative enviromental impact.

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

I will walk 1 mile(s) each day this week instead of driving and avoid sending up to 5.63 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will source 1 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 explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

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 buy from local businesses instead of shopping online.

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

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

I will offer to help 5 person(s) who are in need this week.

I will plan a block party to meet my neighbors, help them meet each other, and foster a sense of community.