ACHS Eco Ambassadors

Happy Halloween! Stay safe :)

I can’t say there was one specific person who inspired me, because I experienced that with many people. Just reading through everyone’s thoughts and experiences helped me to see new ways of connecting with my local community and how to approach sustainability in various ways. It also gave me a deeper appreciation for this community and...

Spending time outdoors connects me to my roots. It reminds me that I am made of the earth and like the earth I am positively and negatively impacted by everything I expose myself to. It renews my awareness of the life I partake of simply because the soil is alive with microorganism that make up all the wonderful substances that give breath and...

Its been a rainy day which is perfect to work on my Halloween mask. I was going for creepy but ended up with a fortune teller clown theme.

I have recently changed my evening routine to include chamomile tea. The fun thing is both of my kids love it too!

We desperately need trees for our survival. They are crucial for reducing toxins and purifying the air. They give shelter and food to so many creatures, including us. They protect the soil from erosion and pollution build up; which helps to protect our water system. They create micro ecosystems for special species to thrive in. Aesthetically,...

In my immediate local area, the biggest concern is soil and ground contamination primarily caused by glass manufacturing waste, including toxic metals, arsenic, cadmium, lead, and boron. The contaminated soil was used as fill in times past and has been of concern is specific locations, including several parks and at the high school. What was...

The truth is I don’t donate food to charities or institutions that are organized to support the local community in this way. This was my first time doing so and I’m glad I did. It helped me find new resources to give to and to direct people to. The people collecting the donations were friendly and approachable too; which was encouraging to see....

What surprised me most was how easy it is to implement actions that reduce energy footprint at home. There were quite a few actions I was already aware of and have been implementing. Others are on the to-do list, like sealing all draft areas in the attic. However, before reading on how to perform an at-home energy audit, I was fully expecting...

My chosen actions have given me a newfound sense of purpose and personal empowerment. I feel healthier and more holistically mindful. It feels good to see small steps add up and to be part of a larger collective effort toward sustainability. Going forward, I plan to keep the momentum by sharing my successes with my friends and family, setting...