john goebel
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participant impact
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UP TO7.0conversationswith people
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UP TO1.0donationmade
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UP TO0.0gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO30hoursvolunteered
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UP TO8.0milestraveled by bus
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UP TO7.0milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO63minutesspent learning
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UP TO82pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO6.0public officials or leaderscontacted
john's actions
Land Use
Advocate for Forest Protection
#38 Forest Protection
I will contact 6 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.
Materials
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.
Materials
Recycle Everything I Can
#55 Household Recycling
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Materials
Fix Leaky Faucets
#46 Water Saving - Home
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.
Transport
Try Carpooling
#75 Ridesharing
I will commute by carpool 7 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 21.32 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Materials
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Land Use
Buy Bamboo
#35 Bamboo
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
Land Use
Choose Better Wood Products
#38 Forest Protection
I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 2
#5 Tropical Forests
I will replace or remove products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.
Materials
Choose Recycled Paper
#70 Recycled Paper
If I have to buy paper products, I will only purchase products made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.
Transport
Explore Other Transport Solutions
All Transport Solutions
I will spend at least 7 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.
Transport
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
#26 Electric Vehicles
I will spend at least 6 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Land Use
Learn about Temperate Forests
#12 Temperate Forests
I will spend at least 9 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
Materials
Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips
#47 Bioplastic
I will spend at least 6 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 7 friends, family and/or colleagues.
Land Use
Learn about Local Indigenous Practices
#39 Indigenous Peoples' Land Management
I will spend at least 8 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 6 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Land Use
Local Perennial Biomass
#51 Perennial Biomass
I will spend at least 6 minutes finding out if anyone is working on perennial biomass projects in my region and how I can get involved.
Transport
Test Drive an Electric Bike
#69 Electric Bikes
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.
Transport
Improve a Bus Stop
#37 Mass Transit
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.
Transport
Purchase a Carbon Offset
#43 Airplanes
If I buy a plane ticket, I will purchase a carbon offset.
Land Use
Restore Wetlands
#52 Coastal Wetlands
I will volunteer 30 hours with a wetland restoration project in my region.
Transport
Use Public Transit
#37 Mass Transit
I will use public transit 8 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 59.19 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transport
Advocate For Greener Vehicles
#26 Electric Vehicles
I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on electric and fuel-efficient vehicles.
Materials
Install a Toilet Bank
#46 Water Saving - Home
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.
Transport
Conduct Virtual Meetings
#63 Telepresence
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
#1 Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 7 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
Transport
Use Muscle Power
#49 Cars
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.
Land Use
Support Indigenous Peoples' Land Management
#39 Indigenous Peoples' Land Management
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.
Transport
Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail
#66 High-Speed Rail
I will spend at least 8 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.
Materials
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
#47 Bioplastic
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.
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