I graduated college after a severe traumatic brain injury.

Things We Forget

By Gentle Witch

Graduated college with a double major

Former federal government employee

  • Health

    To live a sustainable lifestyle, I watch nature instead of doing things that waste energy. Things that waste energy include playing video games or watching TV. These things are fine…

  • Stray cats

    Stray cats

    Things I do to practice a more sustainable lifestyle include feeding the wild cats extras. The cats live in the woods around the house. I give them extra meat from…

  • Recycle, Second-hand, and Staying In

    Recycle, Second-hand, and Staying In

    Yes, there are things I do to try to practice a more sustainable lifestyle. These things include recycling. I also buy clothing from second-hand stores. I stay in to reduce…

  • Energy

    Energy

    Yes. I try to practice living sustainably every day. One way is by switching off the lights in a room if no one is using them. Another way I try…

  • Fit

    Fit

    To live a more sustainable lifestyle, I try to watch my diet and exercise once or twice a week. I stay fit so I do not become a burden on…

  • Disposable Plastic

    Sometimes, I get these disposable plastic containers from buying food. To live a more sustainable life, I rinse out my plastic containers and recycle them instead of throwing them out.…

  • No

    No. I live a very sustainable lifestyle already. I wash my own dishes by hand, and I take only what I need in general. I am not very materialistic. Are…

  • Cool Winters

    Yes. I try to save on energy by keeping it very cool in my house in the winter.

  • No Car

    Yes. I do not drive anywhere. I ride in a car to and from work, but I myself do not own a vehicle. This keeps about 4.4 metric tons of…

  • Fresh

    Yes. I try to roll up bags of food to save them for later. Chips and other food stay much fresher if the end is rolled up. A clothespin keeps…