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February 27 - March 20, 2019
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Beth Neal

PITTSBURGH ZOO PANGOLINS

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 934 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    28
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    480
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    60
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    57
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Beth's actions

Waste

Reduce Unwanted Mail

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

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

Health

Support Pollution Reduction

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

COMPLETED
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

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

Health

Exercise Daily

I will exercise daily for 40 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Avoid Disposables

I will not use any disposable straws, plates, cups, or cutlery.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Online Energy Audit

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Eat Meatless Meals

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Switch to Cold Water

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Join a Local CSA

I will sign up for a local CSA (Consumer-supported Agriculture).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Heat and Cool Naturally

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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    Beth Neal 3/20/2019 1:27 PM
    This was a great challenge to participate in!  

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    Beth Neal 3/20/2019 1:27 PM
    This was a great challenge to participate in!  

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    Beth Neal 3/20/2019 1:27 PM
    This was a great challenge to participate in!  

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    Beth Neal 3/19/2019 7:04 AM
    Incorporating up-cycled items into many of our Zoo Camp projects.  Keep saving those bottle caps!

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    Beth Neal 3/18/2019 10:34 AM
    I have made the switch to cloth napkins at home.  I'm still working on eliminating paper towels, but I definitely use less!

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    Beth Neal 3/16/2019 12:06 PM
    I saw a bald eagle (twice!) while at North Park this morning.  Our actions do make a difference! 

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    Beth Neal 3/14/2019 8:51 AM
    Keep up the good work!! :) 

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    Beth Neal 3/10/2019 10:07 AM
    Our team is in first place with 10 days to go. Keep up the good work!! 

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    Beth Neal 3/09/2019 7:37 AM

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    Beth Neal 3/03/2019 6:07 AM
    Reusable produce bags are an easy way to cut down on single-use plastic bags!
    https://www.amazon.com/purifyou-Reusable-Double-Stitched-Lightweight-See-Through/dp/B01ISYGFGM/ref=pd_bxgy_79_2/144-3872945-6257864?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01ISYGFGM&pd_rd_r=704c90a6-3dbd-11e9-8d8d-ff7b87c6b25c&pd_rd_w=44f2x&pd_rd_wg=1185g&pf_rd_p=6725dbd6-9917-451d-beba-16af7874e407&pf_rd_r=BSH028S632VA9AW82A04&psc=1&refRID=BSH028S632VA9AW82A04