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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

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?

  • Jennifer Hicks's avatar
    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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