Maria Gagliardi

I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during the EcoChallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

I will take a walk for 10 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

I will contact 3 elected officials to voice my opinion on the importance of restoring farmland in my region, including both public and private land.

I will write or call 6 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.

I will start a compost bin where I live.

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.