Katie Woods

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 not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

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

I will tell 10 people why sustainability is important to me and what my vision for a sustainable world is.

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.

This week, I will spend 20 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

I will keep a journal this week as I observe ecological principles in action in my backyard, neighborhood or community.

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

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

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

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

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

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

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

I will cook 4 meal(s) with zero waste each day this week.