Michelle Paquette

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 use seaweed in a new recipe.

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

I will start a compost or worm bin where I live.

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

I will cook 2 meals with zero-waste each day.

I will take a walk for 40 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

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

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

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

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 spend at least 10 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

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 replace 4 incandescent lightbulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 5 friends, family, and/or colleagues.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.

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

I will spend 10 minutes learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.

I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin practicing it in my own life.

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