
Amy O'Neill
"It always seems impossible until it's done."
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 931 Total
Participant Impact
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up to21whole food mealsconsumed
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up to15poundswaste composted
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up to442gallons of waterhave been saved
Amy's Actions
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% more energy.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Water
Install a Toilet Tank Bank
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.
Food
Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurant
I will use the Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurant finder to choose a Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurant when I dine out.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Simplicity
Donate Unneeded Materials
I will donate unneeded materials to craft shops or places like the Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a 'Needs Vs. Wants' approach and only buy things I need.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day by composting my food or learning how to.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Feed
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Amy O'Neill 3/20/2019 6:23 AMNY Times: 8 Things You Can Do to Care for the Planet
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/24/smarter-living/8-things-you-can-do-to-care-for-the-planet.html?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=socialmedia&fbclid=IwAR1dqqSZA0JDiIB_jgPtLV52ctNLJvuF4buPj_ofW_mO3elg3dr1xafdcdc -
Amy O'Neill 3/19/2019 5:56 AMStream Monitoring Workshop for the Shell Falcon Pipeline
https://breatheproject.org/event/stream-monitoring-workshop-with-allarm-and-mountain-watershed-assoc/ -
Amy O'Neill 3/16/2019 6:09 AMIUCN develops a guide to build new sports venues with biodiversity in mind... https://www.iucn.org/news/business-and-biodiversity/201903/iucn-guide-help-new-sports-venues-minimise-impact-nature -
Amy O'Neill 3/14/2019 10:40 AMThe State of Maryland bans Styrofoam containers and cups!
https://www.wbaltv.com/article/foam-food-container-ban-bill-passes-house/26799078?fbclid=IwAR0ZwkVzn4HZmnpCW2XepW-hn66GQHkQdQ3BjeWBRdULdGIsyLVGXwyHZL0 -
Amy O'Neill 3/13/2019 6:27 AM -
Amy O'Neill 3/08/2019 7:54 AMThink Equal, Build Smart, Innovate for Change
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Amy O'Neill 3/07/2019 10:27 AM-
Alicia Hahn 3/09/2019 4:37 AMOh my gosh I wish we would do that in the U.S.!
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Amy O'Neill 3/06/2019 12:13 PM -
Amy O'Neill 3/04/2019 12:56 PM -
Amy O'Neill 3/03/2019 2:35 AMHappy World Wildlife Day! https://www.wildlifeday.org/