Jake Portillo

I will keep a journal this week as I observe ecological principles in action in my backyard, neighborhood or community.

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

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 4 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) each day this week.

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 enjoy 12 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day this week.

I will commute by carpool 4 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to 18.16 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

I will commute by bike 7 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to 47.95 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) free of processed foods each day this week.

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

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