TEAM NCW

While I had a great visit with my sister - and attempted another zero waste day challenge! The close to 577 miles driven round trip from my door to hers . . . it's 577 pounds of carbon. I don't take this lightly and will work on how I can offset my choice here.

Spent my outside time today just north of Yakima WA on my way home at rest station. It was cooler temperature so no worries about rattlesnakes! Clouds blocked mountains yet is amazing how far you can see!

No plastic waste today except for tempeh packaging - not sure how to avoid this. Used re-used plastic storage containers and will re-use them again :)

watched another episode of the 2024 summit food revolution docuseries. Fermented foods are good for your gut because they have bacteria ready to help in your large colon.

I participated in the EcoChallenge because I always learn about something new or take the time to do the research and learn more. Some of the actions - audit my energy, water and carbon footprint - I had not done before and it did lead to an enhanced understanding of my core knowledge. It also gives me an opportunity to share some of the things...

I have struggled with what to do with small pieces of paper. It seems that Recycling in Spokane doesn't like small pieces less that a sheet of paper and there are many things that are not accepted. So I checked with Michelson's in Wenatchee, who I know takes mixed paper to see if I could just dump or should it be in a paper bag or something....

Check out “Kiss the Ground” on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/us/title/81321999?s=i&trkid=0&vlang=en&clip=81323736

volunteered to help with the zero waste recycle booth at the Apple blossom memorial park, The live music was well worth it.

I believe I need to help do my part on helping protect the earth for mine and everyone else's children and grandchildren for future generations.

I do try to habitually be aware of what I am buying, eating etc. I focus on as much as I can to recycle or reuse - scraps of foods typically go into my compost. I also educate those that I come into contact with about things they can recycle that they may not have known about. Not sure if anyone knows, but target is still taking glass. How long...