ANGIE RAPOSO

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

I will spend 10 minutes finding out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.

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

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

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 avoid buying and using 2 single-use plastics and instead replace them with durable options.

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

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 replace 5 incandescent lightbulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 10 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.

I will plant 1 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching how people can build with carbon-storing materials - including agricultural byproducts - and discuss it with my peers or post to social media.

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

I will spend 5 minutes researching cattle feed and manure management, or visiting a dairy farm to learn about their farming practices.

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