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So a quick mini-update on what I've been doing. Aside from a grueling class schedule which is ~5 hours a day, I've been working with some of the kids and faculty at my school to start getting some momentum together for a group in Harrisburg to meet and discuss what we can do for the city. The school is right in the heart of city and thus has a vested interest in it, and are fully in support, which is awesome.So far, we've decided a good, small starting point is taking a few hours each week and patrolling for trash around a 1 or 2 block radius then meeting after that to discuss what everyone saw in the city, and if anything inspired them. Also developing a plan for sustainability within the group, in bringing in new members and also not relying on one organizer, but developing organizers inside of the group so it can continue when those of us who are not planning on staying in Harrisburg eventually move on.Back to work!See More

I see a lot of people have started and have been putting their hands up, I guess this means I've been turning a blind eye to it for awhile, however now I will start copying you.My name is Zach and I live in the central PA area(Greater Harrisburg), and one without a doubt one of the most spectacular failures that most people will probably meet. I've done nearly everything wrong and set my life back more years than I really want to imagine sometimes. However, that's fine. Making mistakes is what makes us all human. Learning from our mistakes, is what makes the difference. I've certainly learned.I've got a bit of a bleeding heart. I'm overly influenced by emotions that others exhibit through any medium and it's sometimes a bit odd to feel that and realize what's happening. I've been ignoring it for awhile or firing off righteous indignation to my friends who typically will agree. We have long discussions on what should be done, how it should be, and all manner of general BS about making a better world. Which is great, discussion is great, however words without action hold little impact.I've decided for me, it's time to take action.That brings us to... what to do? I haven't really decided yet. I'm currently doing my own thing, and trying to do what I can. I realized none us will ever be the shining example of conservation and sustainability. We all have our quirks, our guilty pleasures, however doing your best and working hard is what counts here. I should, turn my computer off when I'm not on it, but do I? no. Will I start? Yes. I should ride a bike to school every day, but will I? Probably not. I'm guilty, but I'm trying to create change.In the end, I'm a nerdy 26 year old physics student who is a technology addict, programmer, web developer, gamer, runner, failure, success, coffee addict, who just wants to see change before he dies and realize that while I'm not likely to bring about huge amounts of change, at least I gave it my best and did something.P.S.- Anyone in the Harrisburg, PA area interested in starting a street team and going out ransacking the city with information about change and fighting with tools, send me an email.See More