The Amazon is burning. It’s devastating, heartbreaking. and infuriating.
Category: Conservation
Plastic-Free July Eco-Challenge, Day 26- A Little AC/DC
I hope this month has been a positive experience for anyone participating in Plastic-Free July. That’s the whole point of ZooFit and the Eco-Challenge. Have fun and make conservation fitness positive for you and the world.
Plastic-Free July Eco-Challenge, Day 14: Watch a Movie
In my Optimize coach class, we discuss cutting down on television to make time for things which are important to us. Important things like fitness, writing, art, family time (and no, TV is not family time). But even our mentor, Brian Johnson, watches movies, documentaries, and even TED talks once in a while (he’s really…
Plastic-Free July Eco-Challenge, Day 12: The Mentality of a Conservationist
A couple of months ago, I attended a talk by a photographer sponsored by the library for their Trudy Sunberg lecture series. I was excited to hear from this artist because he has traveled the world and filmed some incredible animals all over. But I was incredibly disappointed in the presentation and the message conveyed…
Plastic-Free July Eco-Challenge, Day 11: Bright Lines
One of the greatest ideas I’ve learned from Optimize Coach program is Bright Lines. A bright line is a non-negotiable contract we create for ourselves. The key word is non-negotiable. There is no wishy-washy terms. You are 100% certain of the conditions.
Plastic-Free July Eco-Challenge, Day 8: Water, Water Everywhere
A super helpful tip from me to you. If you want to stay healthy, stay hydrated. It’s way up there on my list of importance. Right next to diet, exercise, and sleep.
Plastic-Free July Eco-Challenge, Day 7- Have You Hugged Your Farmer Today?
Eating a locavore diet is probably, in my personal opinion, one of the best ways to have a positive impact on the planet. You are doing so much when you eat locally grown, locally produced foods. Local foods are also seasonally grown, which has plenty of nutritional benefits. The food isn’t shipped from across the…
Plastic-Free July Eco-Challenge, Day 6: Be a Hummingbird
The Great Forest Fire “Once upon a time, there was a beautiful forest where all the animals lived and thrived. Animals lived in harmony- the bear, the fox, the owl, and even the tiny hummingbird. One day, a great and terrible fire consumed the forest. All the animals fled their homes. The animals huddled at…
Plastic-Free July Eco-Challenge, Day 5: Plastic-Free is in the Bag
A popular question I’ve been asked when discussing my habits of reducing plastic waste at the grocery store is “How?” How do I get so much stuff without using ANY plastic/ It’s taken me years of practice to get into the groove of not using plastic, especially at the grocery store. The biggest help is…
Plastic-Free July Eco-Challenge: Day 4- Freedom from Plastic, Made in America
It’s the Fourth of July, and while many of us will celebrate our country’s independence, I wanted to help you break free from plastic this festive grilling holiday.