Chatham University

maybe save some money and lose some pounds! :) 

Thinking about reducing, reusing and repurposing really changes the way I think before buying something in the first place. 

In my opinion I think one of the main reasons people eat more meat in the United States is because it is widely available for cheap. It has become apart of the cultural norm to consume in this fashion over the past 50 years and is viewed as the new normal. Recently advocacy groups have been trying to beat this stigma and show that there are...

Walking gives me a completely different perspective of my neighborhood: I pay attention to details that I cannot when I'm driving. I can also interact with people and pets!

In addition, even though it’s just day two, I have noticed something about composting and behavior change in general for sustainable living: it is harder to compost when you are in a rush. Since I am freezing my compost due to space limitations (and roommates), I forgot this morning to throw my eggshells and leftover avocado in the compost. I...

Even though it’s day two, I have noticed one thing about food waste as a student: it’s easier to have leftover food in the dining hall. There’s a lot of uncertainty with liking and disliking certain types of food served as well as portion sizes. I researched once ways to minimize food waste at a university and it was to implement a “taste test”...

I am able to better understand the difference between these dates and the proper timeline when food is still safe to eat. It has helped me reduce the amount of food waste I produce.

I believe it is a combination of availability and affordability. The high offer makes me think about how the market shapes what consumers want to buy and see as normal, without thinking about the truth behind the food products (source, health impacts, environmental impacts, etc). 

I am going to carpool with classmates whenever I have classes at Eden Hall. I am going to offer rides for my roommate and neighbors I know to go to grocery store. 

work and school I pledge to carpool to work with my roommate who work at the same location and carpool to Eden Hall Campus with my peers from Shadyside.