Jeremy Banach

I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.

I will spend at least 30 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.

I will replace 20 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will take a walk for 15 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).

I will plant 2 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

I will spend 15 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.

Through social media, I will raise awareness about gender inequity in education by sharing the information found in the links below.