Anna Gnida

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 5 friends, family and/or colleagues.

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

I will donate 5 Femme Kit(s) to help girls overcome health and sanitation barriers to being able to attend school.

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

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or implementing some other small improvement.

I will test drive an electric bike at a local distributor to see if it makes sense to use one in place of my car, or to extend the area I can cover by bike.

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.

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

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

I will source 25 percent of my food from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.

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

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

I will spend at least 10 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

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 10 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.