Kimberly Tan

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

I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.

I will plant 2 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.

I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.

I will host a house party with 2 friends and/or colleagues to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue that matters to me.

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.

An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing and deterimine if it is right for me.