Quincy Sells

I will contact 0 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 30 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

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 spend at least 60 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.

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

I will replace 12 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.

I will commute by carpool 15 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 8.47 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will use public transit 12 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 3.9 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

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

I will donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

I will raise funds to help make school affordable for girls around the world.

I will start a compost bin where I live.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

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

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

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

I will source 0 meal(s) from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.

I will spend at least 3 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.