Margo Santiago

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

I will spend 25 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

To learn more about what is and is not recyclable in our area as well as how to properly dispose of hard to recycle materials to reduce my harmful impacts on the local environment AND learn how indigenous peoples and POC are more likely to be impacted by waste sites and pollution on a global scale.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.

I will commute by bike 2 miles each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will use public transit 5 miles per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of micro wind.

I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will commute by carpool 5 miles per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning about green gentrification and how it relates to city planning for climate action.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

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 spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.