Take Action!
Cool Petaluma has gathered the resources we need to build resilience and become more planet-friendly. You are invited to come together, strengthening connections while inspiring individual and collective action in five key areas.
The action plans below can be used by anyone, but the real power is doing it with friends, family, and neighbors through our Cool Team program. By gathering people, we create a collaborative team spirit that makes it enjoyable to learn from each other and creates a culture shift that helps protect the future for the next generation.
Cool Petaluma is a nonprofit that needs proof of your participation to share with funders to keep this program free to the community. Please report back after each gathering so we can track your progress and tally our collective impact!
Topic 1: Prepare for Emergencies
Adapting to our changing climate requires us to become more resilient to disasters. Use this as an opportunity to prepare your home and your neighborhood for all kinds of emergencies by taking action together.
Topic 2: Rethink Consumption
From food to fashion, we can reimagine the full lifecycle of our stuff, eliminating waste and pollution while increasing longevity and sharing. Living on a beautiful, finite planet means we will benefit from creating a circular economy where nothing gets thrown “away.”
Topic 3: Transform Transportation
How we get around matters. In fact, it makes up about 67% of our local greenhouse gas emissions! By transforming our transportation options, we can make moving around fun, safe, and non-polluting.
Topic 4: Improve Buildings
It takes a lot of energy and material to construct and run our buildings. Improving our existing structures and being mindful of new construction can greatly reduce our expenses over time and save resources for future generations.
Topic 5: Restore Nature
We are nature. Appreciating, protecting, and regenerating Earth’s life and landscapes will help ensure a healthy and beautiful world for ourselves and future generations.