
Erin Spangler
"Rachel Carson: The more clearly we can focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe about us, the less taste we shall have for destruction. "
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 660 Total
Participant Impact
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up to54meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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up to79pounds of CO2have been saved
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up to380gallons of waterhave been saved
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up to480minutesspent exercising
Erin's 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.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
Waste
Reduce Unwanted Mail
I will reduce the amount of unwanted mail I receive (catalogs, phone books, etc.).
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
I will spend at least 60 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Simplicity
Donate Unneeded Materials
I will donate unneeded materials to craft shops or places like the Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Food
Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurant
I will use the Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurant finder to choose a Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurant when I dine out.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and subscriptions.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.