Po Tsung Wang

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

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

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

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

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.

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 how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.

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

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will spend at least 5 minutes finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.

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

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 start a compost bin where I live.

I will spend at least 8 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

I will write or call 3 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

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

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.

I will spend at least 5 minutes finding out if anyone is working on perennial biomass projects in my region and how I can get involved.

If I buy a plane ticket, I will purchase a carbon offset.