Interview With My Better Half

Who better to interview with than the person who influences my everyday consumer decisions the most? I wasn't surprised with what she had to say, I was pleasently surprised to hear how much passion she had during this interview.

When you hear the word sustainabiliy, what comes to your mind?

When I hear the word sustainability, I think of what we as consumers can do to replenish our resources, also not using up all of our resources. I think more on the smaller scale like recycling, turning off lights, limiting water usage, using reusable bags for groceries. Small things like that I know I can accomplish on an individual level.

What aspects of sustainability are important to you?

As an individual who is not involved in a non profit organizion, I think of change on a smaller scale because that is where I can help the most. I feel like if I get involved I can create a domino effect on influencing others.

Are you acting on those beliefs?

Yes I try to everyday, my boyfriend and I make coffee at home so we're not consuming paper cups everyday. We don't eat red meat, I take a reusable bag to the grocery store, we live in an ice cube because we don't use much heat, and in the spring and summer I try to plant a garden with staple vegetables.

Are there aspects of sustainability you can improve on?

Definately, I could work on driving less, I could probably take shorter showers. I feel like there is always room for improvement.

Where do you think sustainability change will come from on a large scale?

I think people need to be more educated when it comes to sustainability. Many people don't know enough about it that they think of it as a scare tactic. I think the biggest change is going to come from education. Both the government and local institutions need to work together to educate people on environmental issues relating to sustainability.

Do you think people care enough about sustainability?

I think they do, on a large scale people care, they just aren't educated on the amount of impact an individual can have.