Heidy Rivera

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

I will use public transit 80 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will spend at least 100 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

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

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

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.

If I buy a plane ticket, I will purchase a carbon offset.

I will spend at least 200 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or implementing some other small improvement.

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

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

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

I will spend at least 6 minutes researching other Drawdown Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Solutions.

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

I will spend 3 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 shop from women-owned business(es) today.

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 give 6 microloan(s) to women who need help starting a business.

I will spend at least 13 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by participating in a training, workshop, or presentation.

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

I will commute by bike 6 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact bike routes and express my support for better biking infrastructure.

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact neighborhood walkability and express my support for better walking infrastructure.

I will take a walk for 13 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

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 volunteer 13 hours with a wetland restoration project in my region.

I will commute by carpool 6 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will spend at least 32 minutes researching other Drawdown Transportation Solutions.

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.

I will encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.

I will plant 47 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

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

Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 6 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.

I will donate 10 Femme Kit(s) to help people who menstruate overcome health and sanitation barriers to being able to attend school.