100+ Climate Actions
What our members are doing.
Real change doesn’t require a few people taking climate action perfectly; it requires millions of us doing it imperfectly. Every ton of CO2 saved is a win for the planet, but every story shared is a spark for the community.
Because real climate action is built together, below are stories from members taking science-backed steps, big and small, that, together, add up to real-world impact. Read through them, find an idea you can try, and then share your own in the form to inspire others!
“One climate action I have taken is to switch to refillable cleaning products for my home. By visiting a local refill store I have saved many plastic bottles from ending up in a landfill. ”
“I adopted a vegetarian diet 35 years ago! More recent actions include setting up a neighborhood walking schoolbus, to reduce multiple cars in the neighborhood taking kids to and from school. On rainy days, we organized carpools for pickup and drop off. On a daily basis, I reduce plastic use by drinking from a reusable water bottle, bringing reusable shopping bags to the grocery store, using bar shampoo & conditioner, and purchasing compostable sandwich bags. ”
“I have been on a plant-based diet for 8 years. I also try to reduce plastic use as much as I can by bringing reusable bags when I go shopping, opting for non-plastic packaged items, etc. ”
“As a scuba diver, I have started focusing more on how I can give back and take care of our oceans. I am a certified Coral Reef Ambassador, helping maintain coral nurseries and assisting with outplanting corals in Honduras, as well as a citizen science volunteer for Ilili, helping to monitor and protect sharks and rays in the area.”
“My companion and I moved to eastern Maine when we retired a decade ago. We are confident that the world is in serious trouble. We developed a farmstead that is a kind of prototype of what a more sustainable lifestyle could be like: heating with renewables, fully insulated small cottage, organic garden, and an energy-efficient greenhouse. ”
“To date in 2026, we have prevented 948 single-use trash from being used via our No Waste Event Bins, in collaboration with the global Party Kit Network.”
“I purchased an electric car (and love it!), encouraged my friend and daughter to buy hybrids (and they did!), and donated my hybrid to my son.”
“I drive an EV and travel by bike when I can. My family has switched to a vegan diet and we have eliminated the use of plastic water bottles by carrying reusable bottles for all occasions.”
“I have started actively unsubscribing from unwanted emails - it’s a small impact but a start.
We have to purchase a car or SUV as our other car was totaled - so we will go with either a mild hybrid or a hybrid for our next vehicle. ”
“I bought solar panels on my house, have two electric cars, and founded ABACC, and the Center for Behavior and Climate.”
“One climate action I have taken is promoting climate-smart agriculture practices and supporting schools and local communities in tree planting activities to enhance environmental conservation and resilience.”
