Megan Hicks

I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.

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

I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

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

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.

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 join my neighborhood association or another local group.

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

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

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

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