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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 use public transit 1 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 23.48 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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 reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.

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 support women-owned businesses when I shop this month.

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

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 1 friends, family and/or colleagues.

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

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

I will contact a local installer/distributor to see if a solar water heater makes sense for my house.

I will spend at least 480 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.

I will commute by bike 1 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 24.05 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

I will write or call 1 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact bike routes and express my support for better biking infrastructure.

I will contact 1 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.

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

I will volunteer 1 hours with a wetland restoration project in my region.

If I buy a plane ticket, I will purchase a carbon offset.

I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).

I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.

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