Ease Rating: Easy
Impact Rating (0-5):
Impact = 0 (least) - 5 (most). This is a combination of a calculated scale and expert judgment in the absence of scientific data that directly quantifies the impact of a particular action.
5 - ~80% target progress (2,000+ kg CO2e)
4 - ~60% (1,000 - 2,000 kg CO2e)
3 - ~20% (500 - 1,000 kg CO2e)
2 - ~10% (100 - 500 kg CO2e)
1 - <10% (<100 kg CO2e)
0 - <1% (<30 kg CO2e)
4 5 - ~80% target progress (2,000+ kg CO2e)
4 - ~60% (1,000 - 2,000 kg CO2e)
3 - ~20% (500 - 1,000 kg CO2e)
2 - ~10% (100 - 500 kg CO2e)
1 - <10% (<100 kg CO2e)
0 - <1% (<30 kg CO2e)
No. of People Influenced Beyond You: tens of people
Amount of Savings: n/a
Resilience Benefit:
Will this action help the user avoid, reduce, or recover from the impacts of (climate-driven) disasters, and, in some cases, enable the user to help others (e.g., in a family or community)?
no Impacts: 🧑🏽⚖️ Climate Justice
Categories: Family & Community
Description
Social norms take time to shift, yet one way to encourage progress is by being vocal and supportive of those who intentionally make positive things happen. Not only does the act of expressing gratitude cultivate health and happiness, but it also has an impact on the giver, receiver, and even those who witness an expression of gratitude. Why not thank those early adopters in your community who are making an effort to go green and improve lives?
Tips
• Drop off a handwritten letter to a house that has installed solar.• If you run into someone planting trees or other plants that improve the area, say a simple thanks.
• The same goes for someone throwing away litter, especially if you notice they take care of more than their own.
• Give kudos to friends and family that get around by foot, bicycle, bus, train, or another low-impact way.
• Echo and thank those who talk about or share ideas about better ways of living.
• Send a message of praise on social media or directly to companies and small businesses that follow sustainable practices.
• Write an online review of a restaurant that uses compostable or reusable takeout containers.
• Put a note under the wiper of an electric car saying thanks for driving electric. Or perhaps, if you know an electric driver, ask them about how they like their vehicle.
• Pick up the tab for someone when they order a vegetarian meal or use a refillable mug.
• Email a “Thank You” message to local leaders who make climate change projects happen.
• Look online for even more creative ways to thank others, like these ideas.