Nella Marlar

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

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 a day or 270 (1,020 L) gallons of water a month per faucet.

I will spend 20 minutes finding out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.

Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 30 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.

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

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning about green gentrification and how it relates to city planning for climate action.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of micro wind.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

I will spend 30 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.

I will start a compost or worm bin where I live.

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

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 spend 30 minutes learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.

To learn more about what is and is not recyclable in our area as well as how to properly dispose of hard to recycle materials to reduce my harmful impacts on the local environment AND learn how indigenous peoples and POC are more likely to be impacted by waste sites and pollution on a global scale.

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

I will cook 2 meals with zero-waste each day.

I will take a walk for 35 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.