Jes Gearin

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about the waste stream by visiting a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill.

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 for one of Pennsylvania Resource Council's workshops on composting, rainwater conservation, home health and other conservation topics.

I will reduce the amount of unwanted mail I receive (catalogs, phone books, etc.).

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

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

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

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.

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

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.

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

I will exercise daily for 20 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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