Meagan Mahoney

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

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

I will spend at least 15 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

I will donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.

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 set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.

I will spend 30 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.

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 plan ahead to only use paper products made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

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 enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

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 plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.