Angelica Perkins

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day this week.