
I use my own coffee cup at home and in the office and when buying coffee outside I try to purchase from places that use paper instead of Styrofoam
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Lielle Berman 4/24/2019 6:08 PM
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All Electricity Generation Solutions
I will spend at least 1 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Generation Solutions.
#70 Recycled Paper
I will plan ahead to only use paper products made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.
#33 LED Lighting (Household)
I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
#30 Methane Digesters (large), #64 Methane Digesters (small)
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
#29 Wave and Tidal
I will spend at least 3 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.
#35 Bamboo
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
#38 Forest Protection
I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.
#54 Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
#46 Water Saving - Home
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.
#49 Cars
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.
#76 Micro Wind
I will spend at least 2 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.
#47 Bioplastic
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.
#31 Insulation
I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.
#1 Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 2 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
#18 Geothermal
I will spend at least 1 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders
I will spend at least 1 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.