Bianca Rosa

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

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

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

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

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 connect with a local nonprofit working on issues affecting women, girls, and/or trans/nonbinary people in my community, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 30 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.

I will avoid buying and using 5 single-use plastics and instead replace them with durable options.

I will Practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.

I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 3.3lbs (1.6kg) a month by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

I will test drive an electric bike at a local distributor to see if it makes sense to use one in place of my car, or to extend the area I can cover by bike.

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

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

I will spend some time riding my bike each day.

I will spend some of my time swimming each week.

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

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will research and recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community, making sure to not contaminate recyclables with non-recyclables.

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

I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

I will start a compost bin where I live.

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.

I will spend 20 minute(s) learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.

I will plan ahead to only use paper products made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.

I will support a community garden by volunteering, donating, or advocating for a new or existing one.

I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.

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

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

I will spend 20 minute(s) learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.

I will spend 20 minute(s) learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links provided

I will spend at least 20 minutes finding out if my city, region, state, or country offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.