Maria Anderson

I will learn what local organizations are working on peace, justice, and/or sustainability issues and how I can get involved.

I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses, such as 'A Different Way', with family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.

I will keep a journal of all my purchases this week and research their impact on conflicts and social justice.

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

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

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

I will start a systems journal, capturing my thoughts, concerns and learning about peace, justice, and sustainability issues.

Using the guidelines on page 68, I will use the Oxfam “doughnut” diagram to consider how the factors in the inner circle have affected my personal well-being, or what their absence would mean for my life.

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 peace and justice issues that affect my community and tell 5 friends and/or colleagues each day about what I learn.

I will observe local, national, and international news each day this week through a conflict resolution lens.