Laura Almendinger

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

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

I will source 1 meal(s) per day from local producers.

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

I will use PAPowerSwitch.com to switch to renewable energy.

I will spend at least 120 minutes learning about the waste stream by visiting a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill.

I will enjoy 3 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

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

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

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

I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.