Rashid Khan

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 contact 1 elected officials to voice my opinion on the importance of restoring farmland in my region, including both public and private land.

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

I will contact the fossil fuel companies that supply energy in my community and ask how they manage and reduce methane leakage.

I will complete a plastics audit to see where plastics show up in my life and determine how I can reduce the use of single-use plastics.

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

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

I will use seaweed in a new recipe.

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

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 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.

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

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