Cayla Rosenbaum

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

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

This week, I will spend 30 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

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

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

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

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

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

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

I will contact local officials and city leaders this week to challenge them to support sustainability policies.

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

I will write 2 letter(s) or email(s) and/or make 1 call(s) this week to a public official or company to advocate for planet-friendly policies or something else I believe in.

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

I will host a house party to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue that matters to me.

I will offer to help 12 person(s) who are in need this week.

I will meet 2 new neighbor(s) this week.

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

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

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

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.

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

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

I will tell 8 people why sustainability is important to me and what my vision for a sustainable world is.