RIT Sustainable Living Class - Spring 2021

I could make sure I keep my lights off when not in use.

I located a large landfill in Rome NY that has massive pipes to release the gas the waste makes. 

I made this a permanent habit and feel it has had the greatest impact on sustainability for me. overall, Im keeping 1800 water bottles a year from entering oceans and landfills.

I feel good knowing i use exclusively reuseable mugs

I keep bags in my trunk of car to ensure i do not need to buy more from the store this helps keep the environment clean and allows for a more sustainable living

Going paperless feels good because I know im helping the environment.

I would like to spend more time reflecting on how I can be more effective and productive with my time so I do not suffer from burnout as bad with work and especially with my classes. I would also like to reflect more on how I can do more recycling while I'm home.

For people with economic privilege, it is important to not partake in the consumerism influenced by social media that we often see today with fast fashion or overindulgence because its horrible for the world we live in for so many reasons. For people with less income, its more difficult because they have less options, but I would start with...

I find myself more stressed when I cant check these things to make sure all is well, but I know that I should not stress when there is nothing I can do in the moment to fix any of these things. My energy levels were low because I had to work 10 hours shifts lol. I think my use of time was worse because when I would usually check my emails on my...

Often times it is hard to find the joy in simplicity when it feels as if though you are bored or tired of everyday life and the chores that come with it. It helps if you find things that you can enjoy for free or that are beneficial for your mental health or physical health as opposed to impulsive buys or doing things that will add clutter to...