PA iCon

Nazareth area resident Sarah Ruppert was selected as and featured on the new iConserve initiative.

Sarah was one of twelve PA residents selected as founding iCons, her profile is here.

The program was announced by Governor Ed Rendell on March 3 (read the release here).

In the release it notes:

PA iCons -- people who already do things in their everyday lives to help address alarming environmental trends -- are featured on the Web site. Twelve "founding" iCons demonstrate some conservation practices needed to combat Pennsylvania's core environmental challenges. Others are encouraged to share their conservation story by filling out a profile with their own tips, stories and favorite places in Pennsylvania.

Ruppert is also quoted in the release:

"As a family, we practice conservation in many ways from buying organic and local, to biking to work and using florescent light bulbs, however, we are most passionate about reducing consumption," said Sarah Ruppert, of Nazareth, one of the 12 founding PA iCons. "We found that by recycling/reusing everything from water bottles, toys, clothing, furniture, and even household appliances we minimize our footprint and save money!"

Are you a local iCon? What do you do to reduce your carbon footprint? Feel free to share in the comments.