Texas Green Step

Sometimes I will just carry the item(s) out without a bag, if that is doable.  I also keep a nylon bag in my purse (it folds up really small) for those times that I forget my reuseable bags in the car.

I walk  3 to 5 times a week with 2 friends.  That hour of walking and talking is good for the heart both physically and spiritually.

Donated and signed up to volunteer with Ellis County Homeless Coalition.  Looking forward to finding out ways that I can make an impact.

Keeping a hefty recycle bin! Reusing containers. 

I baked bread (successfully) for the first time ever! So glad I tried this - even though I’m clearly about a year behind everyone else who started baking bread during COVID!

I have purchased string bags to take to store to put produce in. I also carry reusable shopping bags.  I have one that is nylon that folds up really small that I keep in my purse for the times I forget and leave the shopping bags in my car.  I put leftovers in containers instead of plastic bags.

I really enjoyed walking and enjoying nature at the State Park.  Also was fun walking with my grandsons and trying to find different bugs and plants.

One of my Actions is to learn more about Constructive Communication.  Funny timing because today I ended up using what I'd learned in a conversation with a neighbor!  

Normally when we camp I bring individual throw-a-way plastic bottled waters.  This time I filled multiple large thermoses and other re-usable containters with filtered water from home.  Don't know exactly how many water bottles we did not use over the weekend but I would estimate at least 20! 

I see a great need for equitable access and environmental justice in solar programs but did not find an organization that was working on this in Texas.  I did donate to Grid Alternative but they mainly provide assistance  in California.