Ting Feng Chung

I will spend at least 1 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

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

I will spend at least 1 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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 1 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.

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

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

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

I will spend at least 1 minutes finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.

I will spend at least 1 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will spend at least 1 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

I will start a compost bin where I live.

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 1 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

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

I will create a plan to and advocate for solar installation at my business, apartment building, or campus.

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 cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.

I will spend at least 1 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

I will spend at least 1 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

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

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 assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on electric and fuel-efficient vehicles.

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

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

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