Vikas Sharma

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

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

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

I will start a 'Take Back the Tap' campaign on my campus.

I will offer to help 2 person(s) who are in need this week.

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

I will meet 1 new neighbor(s) this week.

I will tell 1 people why sustainability is important to me and what my vision for a sustainable world is.

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

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

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

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 reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.

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

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

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

This week, I will spend 1 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

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

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 join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

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

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

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

I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.

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

I will source 1 meal(s) from local producers each day this week. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.

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

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

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

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day this week.

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

I will volunteer 1 hour(s) in my community 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 sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.

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

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

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

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

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

I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

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

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

I will use public transit 1 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to 164.33 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

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

I will buy from local businesses instead of shopping online.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

I will commute by bike 1 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to 168.32 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

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

I will walk 1 mile(s) each day this week instead of driving and avoid sending up to 168.81 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

I will only use muscle-powered transportation this week.

I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.

I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses, such as 'A Different Way', with family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.

I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.

I will commute by carpool 1 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to 166.01 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will source 1 meal(s) from local producers 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 plan a block party to meet my neighbors, help them meet each other, and foster a sense of community.