USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter

I've been intentionally using smaller plates this week in an effort to reduce food waste. In addition to the environmental benefits, this is also a boost for my health!

It was great to connect with eight of my colleagues virtually today, allowing us to move forward on our planning efforts while honoring our collective desire to decrease our carbon footprint.

Thanks Joyce for the link to the Femme kit!

I joined because I think that personal engagement is the best way to see change happen. Plus I want my team to WIN!!!

The incentives in Missouri are very different from those in Illinois. And progressive states like NY and CA are leading the way with regulations and penalties. What can we do to shift that moving forward?  How can we plan for this to phase in?

This has been a great challenge! I hope everyone on our team enjoyed participating and learned something. I know I did. I just wish I had more time to work on the challenges I chose as well as those I didn't. I guess that's why the phrase Earth Day is Every Day resonates so much right now. 

After attending the Climate Summit hosted by St. Louis University earlier this week, I was reminded of how important energy efficiency and renewable energy - including wind energy - are to reducing our climate impact. I took a few minutes yesterday to write to my US Senators and my state Senator encouraging them to support clean, renewable...

It doesn't seem as I have worked through my challenges for three weeks. I will continue with the good habits that I have started; the process has been beneficial to me. 

Today, I planted beans, butter nut squash, and put the peels of potatoes in the garden.

Great to be involved in this challenge.  Want to continue to learn more about how supporting women around the world is a benefit to our planet.  Enjoyed only eating one meal with meat each day!