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Awareness and acceptance of our energy waste as a society will allow us then to identify actions to resolve some of these wasteful activities.
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#5 Tropical Forests
I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.
#1 Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 200 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
All Electricity Generation Solutions
I will spend at least 199 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Generation Solutions.
#18 Geothermal
I will spend at least 199 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
All Electricity Generation Solutions
I will research and tell 5 people each day about the benefits of alternative energy sources like wind turbines, solar energy, geothermal energy, and methane digesters.
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.
#30 Methane Digesters (large), #64 Methane Digesters (small)
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
#76 Micro Wind
I will spend at least 199 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.
#41 Solar Water
I will contact a local installer/distributor to see if a solar water heater makes sense for my house.
#34 Biomass
I will spend at least 199 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
#10 Rooftop Solar
After researching the incentives at the federal, state, utility, and local levels, I will contact a local installer/distributor for a solar panel installation consultation on my house.
#29 Wave and Tidal
I will spend at least 199 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.
#2 Wind Turbines (Onshore), #8 Solar Farms
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will purchase Renewable Energy Credits to match my usage.
#12 Temperate Forests
I will spend at least 179 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
#52 Coastal Wetlands
I will volunteer 12 hours with a wetland restoration project in my region.
#13 Peatlands
I will spend 179 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.
#35 Bamboo
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
#38 Forest Protection
I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.
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