University of St. Thomas Class of 2023

Great work everyone!!  It was so fun doing this challenge with you again, thank you for your participation!  If you won a prize you will be hearing from us shortly regarding receiving your prize.  We came in second overall in the UST teams, great work!!  For the MN EcoChallenge, final scores will be announced soon on which schools placed in the...

Happy last day of the EcoChallenge everyone!  You are all doing such a fantastic job!!  We are in second place so keep up the great work and lets pass the staff and faculty team!

Minnesota has a large Native population, and a lot of the water resources that they hold sacred have been endangered by companies trying to build pipelines, or harmed from drilling. I’ve gone to a couple of water warrior gatherings up north to help raise awareness and protest the pipeline they’re planning.

The most prominent water concern is water quality. 

I have to admit I have terrible sleep patterns but getting better with this will help my own personal daily successfulness and can help me every day!

Using skip the straws is a great way to start incorporating the “R’s”! Bringing reusable bags to the grocery store and using reusable water bottles are other great ways to use the “R’s”.

While walking instead of driving, you’re able to take in so much more of the neighborhood. You can smell bonfires, hear kids playing or dogs barking, and really just feel more connected to the environment and community.

Since I’m living at home this year, I’ve been able to expand my herb garden that I usually have in containers. I’ve added lavender to my usual basil, mint, sage, and rosemary this year!

The ecochallenge has helped encourage me to compost more. My roommates and I have just started composting and we are still learning but it has been a rewarding experience so far. 

I am new-ish to composting! It has become one of my favorite things and I am so glad that the food excess will go to hopefully help something new grow!