I think spending more time outdoors helps us to appreciate the beauty and nature around us, and if we don't appreciate those thing then why would we work hard to protect them? It all goes together.

My husband always leaves a small light on in our daughter's bedroom when she's sleeping, but she's old enough now that she really doesn't need it. I've been flipping it off every night on my way to bed. 

I'm also collecting terracycling in our home and have a big bag to bring in to school, and I take the items I can't recycle at school home for our vendor there.

I've been working hard to remember to give the straw back or to decline one when I order. I've noticed that oftentimes the straw comes already in my drink, so I have to be really intentional about declining up-front. It's such a small thing, but when you're not accustomed to remembering it, it's tough!

I mindlessly accepted a plastic bag and felt very disappointed afterward. I didn't realize before this challenge how much more mindful I need to be in my decision making. 

I often reuse, recycle and repurpose plastic grocery bags, but after Monday I began using a reusable grocery bag to tote various items into and out of work.