Ben Taylor

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

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

I will meet 3 new neighbor(s) this week.

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

I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need this week.

I will commute by carpool 20 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to 79.05 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

I will find local resources for learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 2 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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

I will enjoy 3 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day this week.

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

I will use public transit 4 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to 9.09 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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.

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

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