Jacqueline Soliman

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) 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 learn what local organizations are working on sustainability issues and how I can get involved.

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

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

This week, I will spend 5 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

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

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

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

I will enjoy 4 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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

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

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

I will enjoy 3 meal(s) free of processed foods each day this week.

I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero waste each day this week.

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

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 source 4 meal(s) from local producers each day this week.

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

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

I will commute by carpool 10 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to 84.54 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will walk 5 mile(s) each day this week instead of driving and avoid sending up to 56.27 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will commute by bike 5 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to 53.82 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.