Bradley Vanbury

I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.

I will organize a book club to read about climate change and sustainability.

To reduce CO2 emissions each day, I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

I will make 0 phone calls and/or send 10 emails to public officials to advocate for water habitat protection and clean up in my region.

I will watch 3 documentaries about climate change.

I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.

I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.

Within my community at home or work, I will organize or attend a local cleanup event.

I will call my elected officials to ask about what they are doing regarding water issues in my region.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will plant pollinator-friendly plants in my area to support local pollinators.

On average, a tree absorbs 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of carbon dioxide yearly during the first 20 years. To do my part, I will plant 20 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.

Each day, I will spend 120 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).

I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how lifestyle changes could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment.

Studies show a grass lawn is water intensive and on average it require about 30 percent of a household’s water consumption. I will do one or more of the following actions in my yard or community to conserve water and improve habitat: plant indigenous plants, landscape with water-efficient plants, add mulching, replace a lawn, and/or use eco-friendly fertilizers.

I will spend 30 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

I will contact my energy company to find out how to sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

Each day, I will spend time developing a readiness plan for my household in the event of an emergency.

I will call my elected officials to ask what they are doing regarding equitable gender participation and representation in my region.

I will spend 20 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.

I will replace 60 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside exercising, enjoying the sunrise/sunset, gardening, journaling, or practicing gratitude for nature.

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally). As an example, a plane from New York to Los Angeles (~2,450 miles) generates about 65 tons of carbon dioxide.

I will volunteer 12 hours in my community.