Punit Kaur

I will spend 2 minutes researching cattle feed and manure management, or visiting a dairy farm to learn about their farming practices.

I will give 2 microloans to women who need help starting a business.

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

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.

Through social media (LinkedIn or Instagram), I will share what I've learned about the Buildings sector and tag Ecochallenge.org.

I will watch Drawdown’s Climate Solutions 101 and share what I learned with others.

I will ask my local seafood market or grocery store if their seafood is sustainable and share the Seafood Watch resources so they can stock sustainable options.

Through social media (LinkedIn or Instagram), I will share what I've learned about Land Sinks and tag Ecochallenge.org.

Using the Seafood Watch guide, I will feature a sustainable seafood ingredient in a new recipe.

Through social media (LinkedIn or Instagram), I will share what I've learned about gender inequity in education and tag Ecochallenge.org.

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 share a business carbon calculator and encourage my organization to improve our sustainable practices.

I will set up or join a recycling program at my workplace or school.

I will donate to nonprofits that install clean cookstoves in low-income countries.

I will raise funds to help make school affordable for girls around the world.

I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.

I will use seaweed in a new recipe.

I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.

I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.

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 explore the interactive map in the links below to find a supermarket that does not use HFC refrigerants near my home.

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

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.

Using Drawdown's Job Function Action Guide, I will learn about climate actions I can take at work.