WISE Committee

Loved participating in these challenges I hope to continue to keep up using less social media and looking at screens and more doing what what I love and learning about new things 

I thought this challenge was awesome! It was a great way to be more mindful, which is something I am working on each day. I am so proud of everyone for completing challenges, reflecting on their choices and how they impact the environment, and interacting with other people in the feed! My last job produced an obscene amount of waste, so I am...

I think as a team we are doing very well.  Love seeing all the participation and check ins!  Great job everyone!

I have spent some time learning about these groups primarily on TikTok, which I feel can be a wonderful resource for people to share their lives. What it comes down to is that trans rights are human rights. Equality is for everyone, and no groups should be excluded based on any sort of binary or political ideals. When we take the needs of...

One thing I like to do especially around halloween is repurpose things I already have instead of buying new materials that will only be worn once. For example, for this year's costume I used mostly clothing items I already owned and made minimal new purchases. Of what I did buy new, I will be able to get more use out of it than just one day.

Luckily I found out I already have a lower than average carbon footprint. One thing I will do to reduce it further is try to recycle more. It can be harder with apartment living to have room to separate recycling from trash, but I will make an effort to do that.

My husband and i are planning on converting some of our yard to drought tolerant plants to save water :)

This challenge has really  helped me be more aware of my impact on the environment. There are so may small things that do not take much effort that go a long way

Unfortunately it does not surprise me. I know there are times myself where I have food in the fridge but ultimately end up eating our or ordering in because it is more convenient. I would rather use this money towards saving or towards a better future. 

Physical and mental well being can decline. It can also make it to where you are not socializing as much. You may not feel connected. Having a false sense of reality as you only see what is on the screen