TIG Environmental - Syracuse

Last day of the Ecochallenge!

We planted a river birch. It is a local species to NYS and within hours of completing the job, birds and squirrels were seeking refuge in our tiny sapling.  Its rewarding to watch something grow and has inspired us to spend more time in our backyard. 

Foraging is a great way to pick up survival skills and also can contribute conversation as fun factoids when sharing the outdoors with others.

Only one more day to go! 

It's challenging to actively listen, especially if the topic is not one you are particularly interested in or find interesting. However, active listening allows the other to he heard and validated. 

It allows all our voices to be heard!

It give me a break in the middle of the day to get my blood moving and enjoy some fresh air!

Overuse of water, flushing toxic materials down the toilet, dumping toxic materials in the woods that could flow into a runoff. I can take short showers, use little water while washing dishes, and dispose of toxic materials properly.

At home and in the office, this is always the habit.  Making the habit of bringing mugs to to-go places is more difficult. Coffee shops often allow this, but not all other food places do.  So in these instances, maybe opt for no drink?

I value saving money and, of course, the environment.  Switching to LEDs, sealing windows, reducing drafts, and saving water are all ways to both cut your energy bills and reduce your footprint.