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Welcome to 2019 Spring Event!

Sustainable Pittsburgh is teaming up with EcoChallenge.org to present I Am Sustainable Pittsburgh. Watch the short video below to learn the basics.

2019 Spring Event
February 27 - March 20, 2019
Sydney Fisher's avatar

Sydney Fisher

PSU Beaver

"Support local farms"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 194 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    2.2
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    4.0
    organic meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    1.4
    pounds
    waste composted
  • UP TO
    4.0
    locally sourced meals
    consumed

Sydney's actions

Energy

Power Down the Computer

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 per day that I do this.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Locally-Sourced Meals

I will source 2 meal(s) per day from local producers.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Advocate for More Food Options

I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Compost Food Waste

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.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Adjust the Thermostat

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?