Imagine a world in which every citizen made a promise to take one action to better our planet.  Imagine 8 billion acts every single day — 2,920,000,000,000 acts every year. 

Would the world change?  How could it not?

What would the planet look like if we practiced small actions toward sustainability?

What would the air smell like if we used cleaner energy and less of it? 

What would the rivers, lakes, and oceans feel like on a hot day if they were clean enough to swim in? 

What would the land look like if we reused, recycled, and reduced more of our waste?

How would our city change if we as individuals and as a collective community practiced actions monthly, weekly, daily?  How would YOU change?

What promise will you make to our planet? To our future?

We are joining efforts with The University of Iowa Office of Sustainability and the Environment to challenge people to take the next step and make a Promise to the Planet. Think of an action and imagine how you can practice that action in your daily life and community. Then learn how to add your promise to the collective here. Once you're ready, you can promise ideas here. 

If you'd like to make this a group/class effort, we will send I Promise buttons or stickers to your group after completing their promises. This post also includes a Promise Frame under Materials. It can be used with children, and adults can then upload their promise via the form.