Timothy Bozek

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.

I will encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on electric and fuel-efficient vehicles

I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact neighborhood walkability and express my support for better walking infrastructure.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

I will start a compost bin where I live.

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

I will commute by carpool 26 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 13.72 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

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