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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
Jennifer Hicks's avatar

Jennifer Hicks

PITTSBURGH ZOO PANGOLINS

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 466 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    15
    people
    helped
  • UP TO
    22
    whole food meals
    consumed

Jennifer's actions

Create Your Own Action

Using plastics for art

I will repurpose old plastic containers to create sculptures needed for my daughter's play.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Find Local Recycling Depots

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Watch a Documentary

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

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Weekly Meal Planning

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

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Whole Foods Diet

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

De-Clutter My Home

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

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Community

Help Others

I will offer to help 3 person(s) who are in need each day.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurant

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Sign Up for Air Quality Alerts

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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    Jennifer Hicks 3/19/2019 7:02 AM
    No more processed boxed brownie mixes in our house. We found a recipe we love!

    https://www.somewhatsimple.com/the-best-homemade-brownie-recipe/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+somewhatsimpleonline+(somewhat+simple)
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    Jennifer Hicks 3/01/2019 10:39 AM
    Looking for a new restaurant for date night. Anyone have suggestions from the Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurant list?
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    Jennifer Hicks 2/27/2019 2:29 PM
    Hoping my meal planning with be good for my health, too. No more take out lunches.
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