TAKISHA MCCLAIN

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

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 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 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 save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

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

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

I will plant 2 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

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

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

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact neighborhood walkability and express my support for better walking infrastructure.

I will contact a local installer/distributor to see if a solar water heater makes sense for my house.