Maya Yoshihara

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

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

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

I will spend 10 minutes researching and shopping from 1 businesses owned by women, people of color, or immigrants.

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings Solutions.

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, including electronics and metals.

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

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

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

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 learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

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

I will spend 10 minutes learning about carbon offsets, and why they are a necessary solution in combating a climate crisis.

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 researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.

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.

I will spend 10 minutes researching cattle feed and manure management, or visiting a dairy farm to learn about their farming practices.

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

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by participating in a training, workshop, or presentation.

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

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