Jordan Mesa

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

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

Each day, I will spend at least 40 minutes learning about sustainable aquaculture.

I will spend at least 40 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of micro wind.

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

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

I will visit a coastal or ocean site to experience the ecosystem and look for the presence of macroalgae/seaweed.

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

I will replace 1 incandescent lightbulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will commute by carpool 20 miles per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will spend 50 minutes learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

I will spend 50 minutes researching cattle feed and manure management, or visiting a dairy farm to learn about their farming practices.

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 25 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will spend at least 30 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.