john goebel

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

I will spend at least 4 minutes finding out if anyone is working on perennial biomass projects in my region and how I can get involved.

I will share stats on gender inequity in education with my social media feed to raise awareness.

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

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

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

I will make a donation to a nonprofit that installs microgeneration in low income countries.

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

I will donate one or more Femme Kits to help girls overcome health and sanitation barriers to being able to attend school.

I will connect with a local nonprofit working on womens' or girls' issues in my community, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

I will spend at least 4 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

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 donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.

I will write or call 4 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.

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

I will give 4 microloan(s) to women who need help starting a business.

I will volunteer 3 hours with a wetland restoration project in my region.

I will spend at least 4 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

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 spend at least 5 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.

I will spend at least 3 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

I will contact 49 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.

I will spend at least 4 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

I will raise funds to help make school affordable for girls around the world.