Karen Joslin

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

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

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 find out who in my city makes decisions that impact neighborhood walkability and express my support for better walking infrastructure.

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

I will use public transit 24 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 3.31 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact bike routes and express my support for better biking infrastructure.

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

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

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

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

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 spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

I will contact 3 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 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

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 spend at least 60 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

I will spend at least 10 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.