UTK SUST Spring 24

I took my recyclables that I collected during my litter pickup to the recycle center. This was about a 15 minute ordeal, and I enjoyed being bale to recycle so much of what I picked up!

I found lots of fun things while picking up trash on the school campuses. I found this particular water bottle from UT's advertising and communications department as litter at West Valley. I thought that was kind of ironic.

Earlier in April and March I picked up trash at Bluegrass elementary school, West Valley middle school, and Beard and high school and I picked up a total of around 35 pounds of trash from all of the schools. Most recently was Bluegrass elementary and Bearden high school.

I am riding my electric skateboard around campus rather then driving my car.

I spent almost 2 hours at West Valley Middle School picking up trash and I picked up a little over 3 pounds of trash from the campus. I plan to sort and wash the recyclable litter later and take it to the recycling plant.

Meat and animal products often contain more or higher amounts of nutrition. Those who get the protein and other nutrients from meat and animal products tend to be stronger and healthier (if they are taking care of themselves). They are often considered tastier as well, so there is a higher price on foods like that. Therefore, people in richer...

Supporting local farmers as well as having dependable fresh food inspires me. I love supporting local businesses and my community, even if I have to spend a little more next time. I can talk to them directly and learn about how they are running things. Most of the time they are very sustainable and I love to know exactly where my food and other...

Other benefits that can come from eating smaller portion sizes are related to humans. At least in the US, it's hard for people to recognize their hunger and full cues, and having larger portions increases this issue. If we eat and serve ourselves smaller portion sizes, we will learn what our body needs and when we are full. It can help reduce...