Stephen Strotmeyer
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 997 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO44disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO3.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO45minutesspent learning
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UP TO66plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO4.6pounds of paperhave been saved
Stephen's actions
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Waste
Reduce Unwanted Mail
I will reduce the amount of unwanted mail I receive (catalogs, phone books, etc.).
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Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and subscriptions.
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Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Transportation
Advocate for Greener Vehicles
I will spend at least 20 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Health
Properly Dispose of Hazardous Household Waste
I will dispose of hazardous household waste products at the proper facility
Health
Sign Up for Air Quality Alerts
I will sign up to receive local Air Quality Alerts via EnviroFlash email notification
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.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
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Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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Recycle Everything I Can
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
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Choose Two-Sided Printing
I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.
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Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.
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Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Participant Feed
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Stephen Strotmeyer 3/20/2019 8:45 PMWhat a great way to learn about being more conscientious than to accept new challenges. -
Stephen Strotmeyer 3/20/2019 5:34 PMDoes anyone use the Fitbit app for air quality? -
Stephen Strotmeyer 3/19/2019 12:51 PM -
Stephen Strotmeyer 3/19/2019 8:52 AMCoffee junkies, Nespresso has a great program for composting and recycling the aluminum capsules! Ditch the K-cups!!! -
Stephen Strotmeyer 3/19/2019 6:59 AMIs the Prius hybrid technology shared across the Lexus brand as well? -
Stephen Strotmeyer 3/19/2019 6:55 AMDoes anyone have experience with AWD Hybrids?-
Carla Nollinger 3/22/2019 11:27 AMHi Stephen. I just got a Nissan Rogue Hybrid that is AWD. I also looked at the RAV4 Hybrid AWD.
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Stephen Strotmeyer 3/19/2019 5:45 AMReusable for every beverage imaginable. -
Stephen Strotmeyer 3/18/2019 7:39 AMAll hail seitan. Some amazing foods this past week. -
Stephen Strotmeyer 3/18/2019 6:31 AMCompletely plant-based for nearly 3 weeks. Great places in PGH are Onion Maiden, B52, Fortuite Cafe, Apteka...having purchased any meat product since January. -
Stephen Strotmeyer 3/18/2019 6:29 AMCompletely reduced energy consumption this month - Gas, water and electric! Save energy, save money.