Kate Laing

I will spend 6 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.

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 11 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 4 friends, family and/or colleagues.

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

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 spend at least 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

I will plan ahead to only use paper products made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.

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

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 use my spending power to reward companies leading in purchasing green energy and incentivize others to invest more in green energy.

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

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

When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

I will spend at least 15 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 recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.