Los Alamos - Environmental Sustainability Board

I thought that water filters could be recycled somehow, it's nice to see that TerraCycle takes them. And guitar strings! And plastic baking soda bags. And disposable gloves. And chewed gum. I'm going to rethink my home recycling system.

I saw a roadrunner the other day, which was really cool.

I would like to learn how to forage because there is a pessimist in me that believes world agriculture is going to collapse and I will need other means to feed myself and my family.

I know I eat too much sugar, so I chose this action to help me cut back. I started off okay, but there was a birthday and a couple other things that took me off course. I do feel better when I don't have added sugar. I'm definitely going to try to keep this going after the Challenge is over.

The Eco Challenge is eye opening and incredible. I learned about issues that are NM faces such as food deserts and environmental justice issues. I want to continue learning and being more active in helping resolve these issues.

Our coworker passed away, her name is Desirae Lujan. She was a beautiful woman. She had a laugh that felt like  hug. She was smart and intelligent. Her thumbprint was felt all over the County. She left a legacy of two beautiful children, Amelia and Alexander and a loving husband Hector. Desirae's legacy lives on in our hearts every day. She...