Bing Guerin

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

I will host a film screening and discussion about women's and gender equality issues.

I will spend at least 5 minutes finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.

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

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

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

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

I will replace 7 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

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

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

I will spend at least 5 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

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

I will start a compost bin where I live.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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

After researching the incentives at the federal, state, utility, and local levels, I will contact a local installer/distributor for a solar panel installation consultation on my house.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

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 fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.