WBA US Global Sourcing

I started with a clean fridge when I started the month after getting back from a trip, so very little actual food waste but a total of 10.5 lbs that went out to compost (peels, skins, etc).  The last time I did this assessment I joined Block Bins as a composting service, so it feels better to put my money towards that service to reroute produce...

I am going to be eating meat much more mindfully now.  I hadn't taken into account the impacts to the environment as well as potentially on my health.  Now that I've tried alternate options it's not nearly as difficult as I thought it was and I am confident I can make a reduction in how much I consume.

As this challenge draws to a close, I will commit to continuing my positive impact on our environment and continue to educate myself on eco-friendly ways of life. Here is a photo of a very healthy, established tree I saw on my walk this morning. Have a good weekend team!

We are proud owners of a new deck in our backyard.  We decided not to purchase wood but rather the eco-friendly Trex composite decks. We were happy to learn that Trex uses some of the most earth-friendly manufacturing processes in the country, reclaiming factory waste and eliminating the use of harmful chemicals! If you are in the market for a...

We have made a conscious effort not to use paper. I think a big part of this is how we have changed behaviors at work. Everything is electronic and should be for the most part. We used to have 3 printers and we recently donated one. We will use the ink of the 2nd and donate that one as well so we will only have one for important documents. 

Last year I invested in two types of straws, plastic and metal. The plastic straws are various bright colors with white stripes and they really dress up a tropical drink! I use them when I have guests over and everyone is impressed. The gold metal ones are for me! I am not the best water drinker but sometimes if I have a straw I am more...

I love shopping at estate sales. My grandpa took me when I was young and as an adult I have found the value in quality items such as furniture. I shop estate sales now to have fun and look for treasures. This Eco Challenge has motivated me to look for items that I could repurpose whether it be items at home or another opportunity to hunt for...

Traditional gendered realities likely reduce the number of women pursing representative roles in communities as well as the continued wealth gap considering the cost to maintain a political career.

Captured these sweet moments in nature on my walk this morning.

I spent a lot of my free time in April focusing on planting a garden. While the weather isn't quite ready to transfer my sprouting vegetables into the ground. Since moving to Chicago, I have been missing having a garden for fresh produce and am excited that we found a solution this year that works with the space we have and have alignment with...