Yung-Hsin Wu

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

I will make a donation to a nonprofit that installs microgeneration in low income countries.

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 replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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 spend at least 15 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

I will spend at least 12 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.

I will use public transit 7 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 4.9 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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 not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

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 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 spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

I will spend at least 20 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 7 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 3 friends, family and/or colleagues.

I will volunteer 2 hours with a wetland restoration project in my region.

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

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

I will spend at least 8 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

I will spend at least 3 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.

I will source 2 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 5 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

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

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.

I will spend at least 18 minutes finding out if anyone is working on perennial biomass projects in my region and how I can get involved.

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.