Michael Perez

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 6 friends, family and/or colleagues.

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.

I will give 3 microloan(s) to women who need help starting a business.

I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.

I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.

I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.

I will research and support local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings Solutions.

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

Cheap, single-use items and disposable packaging end up blowing around as litter more often in poor and BIPOC-majority neighborhoods. I will avoid buying and using 3 single-use plastics and instead replace them with durable options.

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

I will donate to nonprofits that install clean cookstoves in low-income countries.

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, making sure to not contaminate recyclables with non-recyclables.