daniel cortes

I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

I will set up a visit or a virtual tour of a green roof in my city, and ask about the codes and process for installing a green roof.

I will volunteer 50 hours with a wetland restoration project in my region.

I will write 30 letter(s) or email(s) per day to a public official or representative to advocate for policies that protect wetlands.

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

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 10 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

I will buy organic cotton and foods grown without the use of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

I will start a compost bin where I live.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

I will spend at least 25 minutes researching other Drawdown Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Solutions.

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

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.

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 use my spending power to reward companies leading in creating or purchasing green energy and incentivize others to invest more in green energy.

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

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 sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will purchase Renewable Energy Credits to match my usage.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

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

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

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

I will research and tell 10 people each day about the benefits of alternative energy sources like wind turbines, solar energy, geothermal energy, and methane digesters.

I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will write or call 10 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

After researching the incentives at the federal, state, utility, and local levels, I will contact a local installer/distributor for a solar panel installation consultation on my house.

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

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

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.