Angelrela Shi

I will donate to Cool Effect's cookstove projects or another nonprofit that installs clean cookstoves in low-income countries.

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

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

I will contact 2 elected officials to voice my opinion on the importance of restoring farmland in my region, including both public and private land.

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

I will start a compost bin where I live.

I will spend at least 60 minutes finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.

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.

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.

I will commute by bike 30 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 7.55 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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

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

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.

I will contact 13 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 40 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

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.

I will volunteer 10 hours with a wetland restoration project in my region.

I will spend at least 30 minutes finding out if anyone is working on perennial biomass projects in my region and how I can get involved.