Jen Schmitz

I will spend at least 5 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

I will spend at least 45 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Generation Solutions.

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 contact a local installer/distributor to see if a solar water heater makes sense for my house.

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

I will spend at least 1 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 5 friends, family and/or colleagues.

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 sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.

I will create a plan to and advocate for solar installation at my business, apartment building, or campus.

I will use my spending power to reward companies leading in purchasing green energy and incentivize others to invest more in green energy.

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

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

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 set up a visit to tour a green roof in my city, and ask about the codes and process for installing a green roof.