Shelby Trotter

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

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

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

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

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

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

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

I will tell 5 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 plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

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

I will buy from local businesses instead of shopping online.

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

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.

I will meet 5 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 host a house party to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue that matters to me.

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

I will volunteer 3 hour(s) in my community this week.

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

I will source 1 meal(s) from local producers 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 walk 3 mile(s) each day this week instead of driving and avoid sending up to 25.32 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will use public transit 6 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to 23.76 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will commute by carpool 4 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to 22.56 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.

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 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) each day this week.

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

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

I will source 2 meal(s) from local producers each day this week. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.

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

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

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day this week.