The ENACT Greener Faster Challenge will begin August 1st 2010.
Below is the essay I wrote for consideration to participate in this challenge!
How does one make a greater impact when they have already taken huge steps in reducing their ecological footprint? With the grim environmental outlook, I have asked myself this question daily. I currently live within walking distance to two grocery stores and within biking distance to work. My boyfriend and I live in a one bedroom condo and share one vehicle, a Pontiav Vibe that gets 22 mpg city and 29 mpg highway. We belong to two local co-op grocery stores and in the summer we purchase a half CSA share from a local farm. I received my BS in Environmental Science, had a short life as an environmental educator and another short life as an LTE hoping to create changes working for the Department of Natural Resources. Currently I'm employed at the University of Wisconsin where I work on a computer for most of my day reviewing research grant agreements and contracts. I feel that at age 29, plummeting into my thirties, I have lost the young girl who wanted to make a difference, who wanted to change the world...to save the world. I know that this challenge will take drastic measures and support from experts to show me the way. Can I really help change the fate of the world by biking to work, sharing a car, and living in a small home. I know that it is a start but I want to do more.
Good luck Melanie. Would love to hear any ideas you have as you participate in the challenge. We are always trying to live more green on this side of the world.
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