Joy Kao

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

I will start a compost bin where I live.

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

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

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

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 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 spend at least 5 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

I will spend at least 3 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 2 friends, family and/or colleagues.

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

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

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

I will spend at least 3 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

I will spend at least 4 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Generation Solutions.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.