john goebel

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

I will spend at least 8 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

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 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 7 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

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

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

I will use public transit 8 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 59.19 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will volunteer 30 hours with a wetland restoration project in my region.

If I buy a plane ticket, I will purchase a carbon offset.

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 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.

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.

I will spend at least 6 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

I will spend at least 8 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.

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.

I will spend at least 9 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

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.

I will spend at least 7 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.

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

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

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

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

I will commute by carpool 7 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 21.32 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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.

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

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

I will contact 6 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.