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February 27 - March 20, 2019
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Michelle Allworth

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 648 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    60
    minutes
    spent outdoors

Michelle's actions

Waste

Become a Master Recycler/Composter

I will sign up for one of Pennsylvania Resource Council's workshops on composting, rainwater conservation, home health and other conservation topics.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Work-Life Balance

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Track my Purchases

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

COMPLETED 4
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Health

Happiness

I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Join a Local CSA

I will sign up for a local CSA (Consumer-supported Agriculture).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Consider Switching to an Electric Vehicle

I will at least 60 minutesr esearching or test driving an electric car or bike.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurant

I will use the Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurant finder to choose a Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurant when I dine out.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Know My health

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Sign Up for Air Quality Alerts

I will sign up to receive local Air Quality Alerts via EnviroFlash email notification

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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    Michelle Allworth 3/20/2019 11:48 AM
    I saved the sustainable restaurants app in my phone notes so I can quick reference it on the go.  Looks like a great source to find newer restaurants around town that I haven't been to before either.  Do recommend.  

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    Michelle Allworth 3/20/2019 11:37 AM
    This was way more fun than I would have expected.  Loved being a part of the challenge and this team. I walked around to see some of the Spring show earlier today and these girls made my Spring Heart skip a beat...   Happy Spring everyone!  :)

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    Michelle Allworth 3/19/2019 10:48 AM
    Scheduled a doctors appointment to get a physical and will request my biometrics blood work when I see him.  I used to get one annually and fell off the wagon.  Appreciate the reminder and incentive with the challenge.  Go team.  

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    Michelle Allworth 3/19/2019 9:52 AM

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    Michelle Allworth 3/15/2019 1:41 PM
    Just signed up for backyard composting workshop hosted by the PA Resource Council!  I'm nerding out pumped I'm finally doing this!  Will be at the East End Food Coop next Wednesday night if you wanna join me.  We can buy in bulk while we're there too.  Yum.  Get in my belly!

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    Michelle Allworth 3/14/2019 7:11 AM
    I always felt like a square peg trying to fit in a round hole throughout my construction career.  Constantly feeling like "I do not belong here".  I strived to implement sustainable ways wherever feasible, and typically dealt with groans and negative feedback along the way. I cannot express how great it is to work for an organization that not only promotes a sustainable lifestyle but shows me how I can do better.  I'm so grateful to work at Phipps and having the most amazing group of coworkers. *insert cart wheel here*   It could be cool if we had some kind of internal sub-group to keep this kind of thread and sustainable accountability going after this challenge is over.  Cheers , my fellow green beans!!  (a nick name I was given at a previous job :) 

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      Jerry Crockett 3/15/2019 6:06 AM
      I endorse somersaults in lieu of cartwheels for those of us who are vertically intimidated. Also: :) happiness is wonderful.

    • Meghan Scanlon's avatar
      Meghan Scanlon 3/14/2019 7:16 AM
      Can we all do cartwheels at this club's meetings??

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    Michelle Allworth 3/10/2019 6:21 PM
    Took my 9 year old niece on a hike in north park today & really enjoyed our belated sunset tonight. Yay Spring!

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    Michelle Allworth 3/04/2019 2:25 PM
    Enjoying the start of our amazing sunset right now.  Daylight savings is fast approaching :)

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    Michelle Allworth 3/01/2019 4:49 PM
    I’ve maintained some sustainable habits since I was a kid. Love learning new ideas though & becoming more aware where I could use some improvements. Go Team Phipps!