jady lam

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

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 raise funds to help make school affordable for girls around the world.

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

I will give 5 microloan(s) to women who need help starting a business.

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 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 cook 5 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

I will donate to nonprofits that install clean cookstoves in low-income countries.

I will spend at least 90 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

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

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will contact 5 elected officials to voice my opinion on the importance of restoring farmland in my region, including both public and private land.

I will donate 6 Femme Kit(s) to help girls overcome health and sanitation barriers to being able to attend school.

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

I will donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.

I will spend 90 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.

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.