SUNY Adirondack (Individual Participants)

In our region so many communities are impacted by PFOA contamination, rendering water unsafe to drink.  In our area, infrastructure is also problematic, and often our water supplies are contaminated causing water boiling alerts or the need to bring water into the town/village until issues are fixed. 

Out youngest daughter turned 4 today, and I had the unfortunate experience of removing the packaging for a set of dolls she received from Grandma. Not only did it come close pushing me to the brink of patience trying to open it, the amount of plastic in the packaging was alarming!

Works of art (in all forms) often serve as commentary on current society and can offer solutions or simply bring awareness.   While I may not create my own expressions of sustainable art work, I gladly share work I see from other creators. 

I have seen the dirty dozen list before, but it was nice to see the clean 15 along side it. I have come to appreciate the complexity of some of the choices I make for me and my family. Sometimes the bigger challenge is how to communicate with my larger family. My mother and law loves feeding my children Strawberries (which are at the top of the...

My spouse has been using this (or similar) type of list for years now (he does the bulk of our shopping).  What I see in these lists, will make me a more cautious shopper of produce and I will aim to shop more locally. 

Each day I strive to use a refillable water bottle and coffee (tea) mug. While I still get take out tea/coffee, the frequency has reduced greatly by having a cup and tea pot in my office. Additionally,  I no longer use single use plastic water bottles.  What surprises me, in reading about water use is the "virtual" water and how much...

I realized that taking shorter showers isn't much of a challenge for me....however I've shifted my attention to my, almost, teenage daughter, which has been a much greater challenge!

I am adding organic mulch to my own yard, have had my yard certified as a Monarch habitat, and purchase native perennial plants for my pollinator gardens. Mostly the rabbits eat these, but I keep trying!

My daughter and I are vegetarians working toward more vegan meals.  We have been enjoying trying new recipes.  I have been making broth out of leftover food cuttings and bringing leftovers in for lunch.

I walk my dog every day and have been walking with friends now that it is light after work.