UCF Sustainability Training Series 2019

Using human-powered or active transportation makes me feel more productive and satisfied with how I utilize my time each day. On mornings when I bike to work I feel energized, accomplished, and empowered to take on the rest of the day - and I didn't have to step foot in a gym! How flippin' NICE.  On days where I drive to work, however, I feel...

On my trip to San Francisco to attend the National Planning Conference for American Planners, I took a self-guided tour around the city via an electric bike, sponsored by Ford and GoBike, as contracted by the city. This docked bike-share program was a delight for my use, and super easy to pick up a bike and use getting around the city. Via this...

I attended the American Planning Association's National Planning Conference hosted in San Francisco. Among many presentations and tours of the city, I attended a session on Green Roofs/Living Roofs. Green Roofs, or living roofs, utilize valuable rooftop space for a productive use, where rooftops would otherwise be empty spaces adding to an...

I am so happy to have been able to at least make a few changes in my life for the better, carpooling, walking daily, eating better by smaller portions, recycling as much as I can and thinking of ways I can help in improving my environment. This has been an eye opening and great experience so far. 

I have learned so much during this Drawdown EcoChallenge, I am grateful for the experience!

In honor of Earth Day, I'm going to commit to using less non-recyclable items and plastics. 

Had a great day yesterday visiting the community gardens and green house at our campus!

It's going good (I just keep forgetting to check in on this website). I've learned some new things about recycling in my county (Seminole). Surprisingly, aluminum foil is not recyclable in Seminole County. There are plastic bag drop-off stations at some local stores, but they are not eligible for curbside recycling. 

Feeling better while eating less.

Amazing Spring is here!  Love the weather!!