Western Technical College - Fall 2021

I got to say, I’m really glad I joined this year’s Ecochallenge at Western! I got back into exercising, gained a greater awareness of how simple, everyday actions can make a strong impact over time, and I learned of La Crosse’s composting and renewable electricity options. I hope you all enjoyed participating in this sustainability movement as...

Richer countries can afford the meat. It utilizes more farmland.

Practicing work-life balance would hopefully lead to less stress and job burnout.  In my particular case --- when stressed or feeling overwhelmed I tend to do shop therapy.  If I practice work-life balance - hopefully I will reduce buying items I don't really need, less packaging to throw away and save money.  

I tend to be an impulse buyer. If I see something I like, I can find a justification for why I need it right now. If I wait to purchase things, I typically find I don’t need it, or I find something better suited for my purposes. Like for clothes, I need to have specific items in mind when I’m shopping, otherwise I buy everything that looks...

I had experience with telework before coming to Western. My previous job allowed me to work remotely 1-2 days per week, even before covid. During covid, I was 100% remote. Being new to Western, I'm currently on a hybrid schedule, working on site 2 days / week. I do not have any responsibilities with students, so this makes my remote work...

I like going for a walk with my children as we listen to music along the way. We also listen to the sounds of nature too. 

I would like to be able to go to bed a little earlier, more or less within 30 mins after putting my children to be able to get the little extra sleep that could help me through my day. 

I feel great now that I have limited my sugar intake. I never realized until now what effects sugar has on your body. I feel better and more productive with the least of the sugar I take in. 

Never leaving lights on, unplug things when not using them, open windows, turn things off when not using, etc. 

We have both residential and Business landfills in our area. One is located in between two of the towns, and the other is located farther out of town.