Seattle Colleges Siegal #2

I'm luck in that my job is taking sustainability beyond myself. For this challenge, we are implementing compost collection systems in break rooms throughout our main campus. Food waste is a significant part of the waste system and releases carbon dioxide when put in landfills. We will now turn that carbon dioxide into new soil!

I think much of the conversation around sustainability can leave people feeling hopeless and sad. I' know people who feel that much pf the messaging is about the damage we have done and continue to do almost to the extent that it comes across that we don't belong on this planet too. It also stops people from even trying. We are part of this...

Sustainability and cost saving are both valued by my company and meeting virtually helps us achieve both of those goals. Connecting with our colleagues across campuses is really important so I love that we have video conferencing available so we can still see one another which helps increase engagement. 

Rooftop solar connects to my values because I care about minimizing my carbon footprint and solar energy is a great way to do that. I think the best way I can get others involved is to install solar myself and share my experiences - the more it's normalized, the easier it will be for other people to move to renewable energy, whether it's solar,...

I would think we could totally put a micro turbine on the Space Needle :-) So much for the Wheedle on the Needle, now it's the wind turbine on the Needle ;-) 

The best way I can advocate for transit systems that are environmentally friendly is by making use of them and sharing my experiences. I've found that the biggest hurdle for people when it comes to transit is just getting through their first attempt, so I do what I can to remove barriers - if I'm at a bus or light rail stop and someone looks...