Benjamin Nolen

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

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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

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

I will use public transit 15 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to 47.9 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will tell 6 people why sustainability is important to me and what my vision for a sustainable world is.

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

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

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.

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 prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.

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 reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.

I will walk 4 mile(s) each day this week instead of driving and avoid sending up to 30.69 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will start a 'Take Back the Tap' campaign on my campus.

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

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

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

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

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

I will source 2 meal(s) from local producers each day this week.

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

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