ELI BECK

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.

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.

I will write or call 1 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact bike routes and express my support for better biking infrastructure.

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

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

I will donate to The Nature Conservancy, which works with Indigenous Peoples to secure land tenure and resource rights, support improved governance and local institutions, assist in natural resource mapping, planning and management; and strengthen livelihoods and sustainable economic development.

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.

If I buy a plane ticket, I will purchase a carbon offset.

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will spend at least 15 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.

I will make a donation to a nonprofit that installs microgeneration in low income countries.

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.