National Aquarium

I will literally use something well past so long as it's not moldy or smells weird. ;)

I like to do anything I can to reduce my emissions, so learning new ways is awesome! My big one is being able to walk to work, but every bit makes a difference!

I definitely try not to waste any food. This is something I am very adamant about. I work through my cupboards, even if I just have pasta, before buying more stuff.   

I have always been a composter and when I lived in New Zealand, it is required. I appreciate that and I think we should start implementing that! I know Washington state already has (or at least Seattle). I see areas where we can be better about this here at the aquarium.

I love to support local farmer's markets. The food is fresher and better!

I'm an extrovert, so having people, and particularly friends, around helps me to stay light and positive! I also am really glad that the aquarium reopened, because I'd forgotten just how enriching and fulfilling it is for me to educate people about our animals, conservation, and what they can do to help change the world. 

I actually walk to work every day! It's great exercise and great for the environment. My car waits for the weekend to do a good trip to go hike in the great outdoors! I try not to drive too much and even walk to get my groceries. 

While in Colorado, I advocated for bringing wolves back to the state to restore our ecosystem balance. We got enough signatures to be on the September 2020 ballot and will be voted on this year! Very exciting! I would often tell people to watch "How the Wolves Change the Rivers," because it is a wonderful and short documentary that...

So true. And not just development, but spiritual and emotional sanity. I only feel the full reality of life when outside. Our world shrinks by magnitudes, not just physically, but mentally when we’re inside. There seems so much more possibility when out in the open world.

A fun month of doing more to be eco friendly!