Karen Duke

I will research and support local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

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 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will commute by bike 2 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 1.79 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

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

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

I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.

I will spend at least 30 minutes finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.

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

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.