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February 27 - March 20, 2019
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Cathy Bamrick

PITTSBURGH ZOO PANGOLINS

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 902 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    176
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    660
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • UP TO
    1,040
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    380
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    66
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables

Cathy's actions

Simplicity

Donate Unneeded Materials

I will donate unneeded materials to craft shops or places like the Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Know My health

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

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Take Control

I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Share My Actions

I will make my sustainability actions visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Join a Local CSA

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

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Find Local Recycling Depots

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

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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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Healthy Sleep

I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Brush My Teeth Without Running Water

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

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    Cathy Bamrick 3/20/2019 6:07 AM
    ZOOmba and Zen is a fun new event that's coming to the Zoo.  Keep up with your fitness goals this spring and summer! 

    https://www.pittsburghzoo.org/Event-ZOOmba-Zen

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    Cathy Bamrick 3/20/2019 5:59 AM
    Congratulations to everyone who made big changes over the last few weeks!

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    Cathy Bamrick 3/19/2019 12:04 PM
    REUSEFEST!  April 20 on the North Shore!

    http://prc.org/spring-reusefest-set-futurefest-2019/


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    Cathy Bamrick 3/18/2019 6:38 AM
    Recycle your appliances, and styrofoam too, on the South Side!

    https://www.appliancewarehouse.com/disposal/

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    Cathy Bamrick 3/17/2019 5:49 AM
    http://www.bausch.com/our-company/the-one-by-one-recycling-program

    Recycle your contact lenses!

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    Cathy Bamrick 3/16/2019 12:12 PM

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    Cathy Bamrick 3/13/2019 12:57 PM
    Took a 20 minute walk today!

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    Cathy Bamrick 3/02/2019 10:27 AM
    Halfway through my first day with no refined sugar.  It’s really hard!

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    Cathy Bamrick 2/27/2019 7:19 AM
    Scheduled my annual physical appointment.  You should too. :)