Zachary Flann

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Generation Solutions.

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

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

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

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

I will use public transit 36 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 10.35 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

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

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

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

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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

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

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will purchase Renewable Energy Credits to match my usage.

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