Genesis Torres-Moreira

I will learn what local organizations are working on sustainability issues and how I can get involved.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This week, I will spend 15 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 recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community this week.

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

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

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

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) free of processed foods each day this week.

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero waste each day this week.

I will research one of the solutions presented in this week's session on Transportation and see if there are any groups in my community already doing this work.

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

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

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

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

I will volunteer 5 hour(s) in my community 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 2 person(s) who are in need this week.

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

I will buy from local businesses instead of shopping online.

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

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

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

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

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 2 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

I will source 2 meal(s) from local producers each day this week.

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.

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

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 use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) each day this week.

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