Dann Sklarew

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

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

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

I will write 5 letter(s) or email(s) and/or make 0 call(s) this week to a public official or company to advocate for planet-friendly policies or something else I believe in.

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

I will buy from local businesses instead of shopping online.

I will walk 1 mile(s) each day this week instead of driving and avoid sending up to 4.82 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

I will only use muscle-powered transportation this week.

I will commute by bike 1 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to 4.33 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will use public transit 1 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to 0.34 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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 volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community this week.

I will plan a block party to meet my neighbors, help them meet each other, and foster a sense of community.

I will tell 20 people why sustainability is important to me and what my vision for a sustainable world is.

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

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

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