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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.

Individual actions are important, but people and organizations working together can make a real impact. I will share a carbon calculator with a friend and invite them to calculate the carbon footprint of their household.

I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.

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 watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).

I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

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

I will spend at least 90 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning about green gentrification and how it relates to city planning for climate action.

I will spend at least 45 minutes learning about the legacy of redlining and how city planning and environmental justice issues are interconnected.

Organizations have a responsibility to make sustainable business decisions. To understand how to improve sustainable practices, it’s important to start with understanding the current impact. I will share the Tradewater Business Carbon Calculator with my organization.

I will spend at least 45 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

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

I will explore the interactive map in the links below to find a supermarket that does not use HFC refrigerants near my home.