Aleksandra Walter

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 save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

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

I will source 1 meal(s) from local producers each day 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.

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

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

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

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

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

I will walk 4 mile(s) each day this week instead of driving and avoid sending up to (___) 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.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) each day this week.

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) free of processed foods each day 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 find out if my local utilities offer an option for supporting renewable energy investment.

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

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

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

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

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 prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.

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

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

I will buy from local businesses instead of shopping online.

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

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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

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

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day this week.