Phyllis Barber

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

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

I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.

I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.

I will dispose of hazardous household waste products at the proper facility

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

I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.

I will try paddling, camping, biking or another outdoor recreational activity

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day by composting my food or learning how to.

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

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

I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.