Gautham Rao

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water a day or 330 gallons (1,230 L) a month by installing a toilet tank bank.

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day or 450 gallons (1,680 L) a month by installing a low-flow showerhead.

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

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 assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on electric and fuel-efficient vehicles

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching other Drawdown Transportation Solutions.

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Solutions.

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

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

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

I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

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

I will spend 5 minutes each day researching businesses owned by women, people of color, or immigrants that I can support when shopping.

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

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.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

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 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 spend at least 20 minutes learning about green gentrification and how it relates to city planning for climate action.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of micro wind.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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 tell 5 people each day about the benefits of alternative energy sources like wind turbines, solar energy, geothermal energy, and methane digesters.

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

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