David Beller

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings Solutions.

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 other Drawdown Transportation Solutions.

I will practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.

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

I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.

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

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

I will watch Drawdown’s Climate Solutions 101 and share what I learned with others.

Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 60 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.

Using the Seafood Watch guide, I will feature a sustainable seafood ingredient in a new recipe.

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

I will volunteer 5 hours with a wetland restoration project in my region to learn about the importance of wetlands.

I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

I will use public transit 11 miles per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.