UNMC/Nebraska Medicine

Okay, I just read that we're running low on Helium, a nonrenewable element that is essential to keep MRI machines running. But we've made sure that we can fill balloons that are sooo good for the environment. What kind of 'special stupid' are we as humans? There are just days when I know we are reaping exactly what we deserve for our asinine...

Composting is a favorite thing for me to recycle qualifying foods.  My husband is a big gardener and i can't wait for him to use the compost to provide more nutrients to the soil.

Meal planning includes eating left overs to avoid waste!

To anybody who wants to take the next step after completing an online energy audit, I had an in-person blower door test/ home energy audit done by Future Energy Dynamics. It was pretty neat, they had an infrared camera looking for air leaks and they were able to make specific recommendations for my house. Most importantly, they were able to...

I don't know how I feel about not getting points for things I already do instead of being able to add them as actions. Maybe I don't understand fully how I am supposed to be marking things... :(

It was very interesting to find out that our overall footprint is 44% better than similar households! I already focus on my environmental impact, but I'm glad that others are starting to do the same and I am continuing to learn better ways to reduce my carbon footprint!!

Just looking around on the internet to find the best time to buy a new electric lawn mower and discovered there are actually electric snow blowers as well. I've seen the little ones that you can pick up with one hand and don't move much snow, but these are full size blowers. Maybe if I get into shape mowing next summer, I can manage to move the...

I had an opportunity to buy a fountain pen the other day when I ordered next year's planner. I haven't used one for decades but I've always liked the way they write. The good news is that it isn't a disposable, but it has cartridge refills.  What does this have to do with an Ecochallenge? I did some digging and actually found refillable,...

I'm learning more than I anticipated

So did you see the story about United Airlines wanting to have electric planes by 2030? The plane will be nothing but batteries--there won't be any space for people or cargo. {:p