Natassia Podgorski

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 7 disposable plastic bottle(s) each day this week.

I will enjoy 21 meatless meal(s) and/or 7 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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

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

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

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

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

This week, I will attend one local event or meeting concerning a current issue in my community such as a planning meeting, a town hall, or a training on taking action.

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

This week, I will spend 15 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

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

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

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

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.