SU Sustainability Warriors

I think a big part of this challenge isn't necessarily from making a huge impact completing the actions, but rather in the reflection and self awareness that comes after. It's important for us to step back and really look at ourselves in another light to truly understand what we are doing and what we can do differently to make a difference.

Using my water bottle more over using the glassware in the dining hall is a small thing that I can do while here at SU. Bringing it places with me also prevents the need to buy a drink in a single use package.

After working hard to live more sustainably for the ecochallenge, I feel accomplished. While I know my actions for this challenge were only a small fraction of what needs done to make a difference, it felt good to work toward a goal that I am passionate about. Thank you Ecochallenge!!

One documentary I watched talked a lot about intersectionality and how everything is connected and how race is connected to poverty which is connected to education levels which is connected to a bunch of other things. I think we can apply this to sustainability too. Sometimes it feels like only the less fortunate or the younger generations care...

It is important to take care of local pollinators because maintaining healthy plant life encourages biodiversity

I can't wait to do this again next year and continue being sustainable until then. 

the plogging and litter walks made me feel healthy through exercise as well as improving our local school community 

my favorite daily activity was goin on walks and picking up litter 

this challenge has opened my eyes to just how much humans have effected our environment 

food sovereignty means equal access to food and localized fresh food usual costs more