Jodi Flannery

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

If I have to buy paper products, I will only purchase products made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

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

I will set up a visit to tour a green roof in my city, and ask about the codes and process for installing a green roof.

I will support women-owned businesses when I shop this month.

I will replace or remove products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.

When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.

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

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

I will use my spending power to reward companies leading in purchasing green energy and incentivize others to invest more in green energy.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and subscriptions.

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.