Li-Men CHEN

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

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

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

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

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

I will support women-owned businesses when I shop this month.

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

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

I will replace or remove products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.

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 find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.

If I have to buy paper products, I will only purchase products made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

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

I will buy from organic and local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

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 10 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

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

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

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

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

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

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and subscriptions.

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

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 spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

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

I will source 2 meal(s) 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.