
Megan Hicks
"I'm always trying to reduce my impact. This challenge is helping me stretch myself and create new healthy, sustainable habits! "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 966 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO24pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO330minutesspent exercising
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UP TO330minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO44whole food mealsconsumed
Megan's actions
Food
Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurant
I will use the Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurant finder to choose a Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurant when I dine out.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Waste
Become a Master Recycler/Composter
I will sign up for one of Pennsylvania Resource Council's workshops on composting, rainwater conservation, home health and other conservation topics.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
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.
Health
Happiness
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.
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.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.
Participant Feed
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Megan Hicks 3/20/2019 4:43 AMHoly cow, it's the last day! Time flies! PWSA GIS team has done so well, thanks everyone! -
Megan Hicks 3/19/2019 6:50 AMTomorrow is the last day! -
Megan Hicks 3/18/2019 5:48 AMOnly two more days of the challenge! -
Megan Hicks 3/17/2019 4:17 PMLogged in in the nick of time! -
Megan Hicks 3/15/2019 4:49 AMOnly 5 days left! Gooooo team! -
Megan Hicks 3/14/2019 8:05 AMIt's a marathon, not a sprint. -
Megan Hicks 3/13/2019 5:09 AMKeep up the good work, everybody! -
Megan Hicks 3/12/2019 5:16 AMCommitting to a sustainable lifestyle is great! But, I think technology will be what saves us all. I'm keeping an eye on carbon capture technology by subscribing to Carbon180's weekly newsletter.
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Megan Hicks 3/11/2019 5:25 AMJoined my neighborhood organization over the weekend. Looking forward to our trash cleanup day in April! -
Megan Hicks 3/10/2019 10:10 AMGoing for a walk in the park on this lovely spring afternoon!