Jose Marquez

Every day, I will write or call 2 public officials to advocate for Marine Protected Areas or macroalgae/seaweed ecosystems in my local, regional, or national area.

I will spend 15 minutes finding out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.

I will create a plan to and advocate for solar installation at my business, apartment building, or campus.

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

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 upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

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

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

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 spend at least 20 minutes learning about the legacy of redlining and how city planning and environmental justice issues are interconnected.

I will research and support local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

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

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

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact bike routes and express my support for better biking infrastructure.

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact neighborhood walkability and express my support for better walking infrastructure.

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 spend at least 20 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by participating in a training, workshop, or presentation.

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

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

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or implementing some other small improvement.

Using Drawdown's Job Function Action Guide, I will learn about climate actions I can take at work.

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I will spend 10 minutes researching and shopping from 2 businesses owned by women, people of color, or immigrants.

I will connect with a local nonprofit working on issues affecting women, girls, trans people, and/or nonbinary people in my community, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

I will share a business carbon calculator and encourage my organization to improve our sustainable practices.