john preston

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

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

I will cook 4 meal(s) with zero waste each day this week.

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

I will tell 3 people why sustainability is important to me and what my vision for a sustainable world is.

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day this week.

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

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

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

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

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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

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

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

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.

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 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 walk 4 mile(s) each day this week instead of driving and avoid sending up to 45.02 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) each day this week.