TIG Environmental

Exploring nearby shows how diverse the ecosystem is around you and how places close to you can have a widely different landscape.

Could use leftover vegetable stems for vegetable stock or puree them into a green smoothie.

Pretty much any mode of transportation except for driving gives me the opportunity to engage with the community, which is something that I value very much. Walking around the neighborhood daily, as I do, has given me the chance to meet my neighbors and other members of the community, something that would not have been possible in the car.

My daily walks are a chance for me to unplug from my computer and check-in with myself. I've enjoyed the fresh air and solitude they afford me. I'm lucky to live in a neighborhood with lots of greenspace and sidewalks which make walking very accessible.

Energy, water and land waste motivate me to consider my food consumption and encourages me to compost. Enough food is produced to feed the population, yet there are millions of starving people. Food waste isn't just bad for the environment, it is bad for society.

There are many small things that we can all do in our own homes to preserve water.  I am installing a dual flush toilet in one bathroom and put a toilet bank in the other.  Fixing leaky faucets, reusing cooking water for plants, and even turning off the water while brushing teeth or shaving helps.

Excited to get started with the Earth Month Challenge with my team!  Go TIG!

I am looking forward to another EcoChallenge! I love the chance to take inventory of ways my every day actions can be modified to lessen the burden on the environment, and create new habits that last all year.