Carlisle Eco-Challenge 2024

Thank you for putting this challenge out to make us aware of what we are doing and how we can reverse what we've done.

Today I read that a very large portion of our donated clothes are shipped overseas because they have so much donated. 70 % of the world wears only second-hand clothes according to Kristy Caylor, Trashie founder and CEO. The US is the world's largest contributor of second-hand clothing with the majority of it going to Latin America and Africa....

I did my waste audit today. I had a small amount of trash. I put my egg shells and banana peel in my compost pile. I was able to put a few items in the recycling bin. Going forward, I will try to be more responsible about what I buy so my family doesn't contribute so much to our township's landfill. It's quite eye opening to just how much...

I have a filter ordered. It just hasn't arrived yet. I think I'm going to be surprised as to how much plastic is actually in our clothing.

By investing in companies that want to preserve our environment, we can conserve and bring back our waters and land. We'll need everyone to invest in our communities as well as making sure people are educated in order to achieve this goal.

I took a hike on the Sheepskin trail and it was so beautiful. Along the river where I was hiking there is a Bald Eagle nest you can see. Its truly breath taking. The benefit of going on walks/hikes can improve your health and also you can see some pretty amazing sites.

With having a young child it is very difficult in my household to have a Zero Waste Day.

I only have fish/seafood on rare occasions. When I do have fish/seafood is mostly shrimp. Cutting down on that probably wouldn't effect me too much.

Driving back and forth to pick my daughter up before work. My mom has started to drop my daughter off in the mornings before she goes to work since it is on her way.

You get to meet new and exciting people. Form relationships with people that could change your life for the better and vice versa