Monica Amador

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water a day or 330 gallons (1,230 L) a month by installing a toilet tank bank.

I will plan ahead to use paper products only made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.

I will spend 20 minutes learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

I will use public transit 20 miles per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

I will complete a plastics audit to see where plastics show up in my life and determine how I can reduce the use of single-use plastics.

I will visit seafoodwatch.org and download the app to commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

I will spend 20 minutes learning about carbon offsets, and why they are a necessary solution in combating a climate crisis.

I will plant 1 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.

I will cook 1 meals with zero-waste each day.

I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.

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

Each day, I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about how bottom-trawling impacts on the seafloor.

Research the benefits of trading in your gas-powered landscape equipment for electric, such as push mowers, riding lawn mowers, chain saws, and leaf blowers. Research incentives through your county or state.

Each day, I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about protecting and restoring macroalgae/seaweed.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about green gentrification and how it relates to city planning for climate action.

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of micro wind.

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

I will use seaweed in a new recipe.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

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

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.