Francis Mahaney

I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).

I will spend at least 120 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.

I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

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 assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on electric and fuel-efficient vehicles

I will test drive an electric bike at a local distributor to see if it makes sense to use one in place of my car, or to extend the area I can cover by bike.

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 reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

I will volunteer 30 hours with a wetland restoration project in my region.

I will spend at least 180 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.