Spencer Thrall

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

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

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

This week, I will spend 60 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

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 walk 2 mile(s) each day this week instead of driving and avoid sending up to 12.06 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will only use muscle-powered transportation this week.

I will use public transit 17 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to 26.33 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will commute by bike 2 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to 11.08 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) each day this week.

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.

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