Julie Maher

I will at least 15 minutesr esearching or test driving an electric car or bike.

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

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

I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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

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

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.

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

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

I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my family, for 20 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)

I will spend 20 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

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

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.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

Sign up and volunteer at a local non-profit. My goal is to support the community by helping a local non-profit and to build relationships with those in my community. Volunteering is essential to the success of many non-profits which provide important services in the community.