Ellie Uribe

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

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

I will offer to help 5 person(s) who are in need this week.

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

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

I will buy from local businesses instead of shopping online.

I will tell 5 people why sustainability is important to me and what my vision for a sustainable world is.

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

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

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

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

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

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 2 mile(s) each day this week instead of driving and avoid sending up to 67.52 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will commute by carpool 2 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to 61.92 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

I will meet 3 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 pick up litter on my street and ask others to join me in taking care of our neighborhood.

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

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) each day this week.

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

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

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.