TIG Environmental - Seattle

I'm glad I finally took the time to watch 13th on Netflix. As a history student I was pretty informed of the history of oppression in this country; it was actually the time period from Reagan/Bush/Clinton presidencies (that I actually lived through but was too young to really remember or understand) where I learned the most. I was surprised to...

Last day! I'm really glad TIG decided to participate in eco-challenge because I completed a lot of actions I wouldn't have thought of, or in some cases, had put off doing. I think I've developed some good habits I can continue in the future.

Reduce single use plastics. This issue sticks with me as single use plastics impact both local and global systems. As part of the eco challenge, I signed my household up for a program that collects plastics (films, bags, wrap), used clothing, light bulbs, and batteries and either recycles or sells those items back to manufacturers. As a result,...

Like a good night sleep, daily walks are not only giving me an appreciation for my community; they are impacting other "eco" areas as well. When I take daily walks, I have more energy to do things around the house (for example, wash dishes by hand) which saves water and energy. 

Shifting my sleep patterns necessitates turning off electronics and getting in bed earlier (for me). I find that when I am well-rested, it impacts other "eco" areas as well (for example, I drink less coffee which means I am creating less waste and using less water). 

I can ask my utility company (in my case, Puget Sound Energy) to tell me about the average energy usage in Renton, WA. I can then compare that to my month-over-month usage. I also signed my household up for a program that invests monthly into clean energy programs.