SBC Stewards

Adopting a mostly vegetarian and 80% organic diet, I strive to minimise my diet's impact on deforestation

our direct water consumption is rather limited, but out real impact can be made through being more and more considerate about our indirect water consumption through the products we purchase - clothing, food...

- how tillage makes soils release carbon, and thus should be avoided - the fact that even sprinkler irrigation is a relatively efficient method in agriculture - how multi-strata agro forestry helps improve yields and soil quality

Unplugging devices that are not in use

Switching to a more fuel efficient vehicle will also allow me to save money on gas! I currently have a vehicle that requires premium gas and it's expensive! I am glad to see there are way more options for hybrid vehicles than there were in 2008 when I was first looking to buy a car. And if not hybrids, then vehicles with better MPG!

It's very hard, I live an ocean apart from my family, so seeing them on a yearly basis has a huge impact in itself. But as it goes to holiday destinations, I concentrate my travels to the USA and Mexico for now.

To be honest getting out and about has been challenging, but when I have been on walks I've felt more refreshed! Also, taking the time to walk with my partner allows us to connect and talk versus sitting at home and watch tv.

Having shorter supply chains, and consequently lower emissions form transportation. Supporting the local sustainable agriculture heritage,

There has been a LOT of discussion lately about the West Seattle and Ballard link extensions which could potentially happen in 2035. Getting involved during the public commenting period will help guide the route option decisions and hopefully help others understand the need to expand the light rail system - and the need to tolls and car tab fees!

I definitely do not throw away $1500 worth of food, but if I did I would most likely add it to my home improvement budget.