Debbie Smith

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 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 try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

I will not use any disposable straws, plates, cups, or cutlery.

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

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

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

I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.

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