George Flores

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

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 take a walk for 45 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

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

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

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.

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 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

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

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

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

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.

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 spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Solutions.

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 wave and tidal energy.

Greenhouse gases found in old refrigerants are up to 10,900 times more potent than carbon dioxide. I will help eliminate these gases through the purchase of offset credits to ensure we all have a planet we can thrive on.

Planet Money recently interviewed the co-founders of Tradewater to learn about the dangerous impact that old refrigerants have on our environment. I will listen to the podcast to learn more about this necessary solution in fighting a climate crisis.

I will visit Tradewater’s website to learn more about carbon offsets, and why they are a necessary solution in combating a climate crisis.