My expectations for this class are to learn more about the environment and what I can to better myself to help preserve it. I am honestly not exactly sure what sustainability means, but I know that it has to do with the environment and making decisions to help preserve it. (After typing this I looked up the definition online--"exploiting natural resources without destroying the ecological balance of an area".) I am studying business management and own my own business called Bronze Appeal. I specialize in custom air brush spray tans and am completely mobile. Not only do I provide my services out of my own home, but I also travel to where ever my clients may want me to meet them.
I try to do things that I know make a small difference in the world but I know I still have a lot of bad habits that could use improvement. As of right now, I can say that I am very big on recycling. I recycle just about everything I can(card board from food packaging, soda cans, empty food containers, empty cleaning supply bottles, etc). There are areas in my life that could use improvement to be more "green." I do drive a lot-running all of my errands or scheduling all of my appointments after one another could help me cut back on my carbon footprint. I am also a clean freak and am constantly cleaning my house-yes this includes harmful chemicals. I should be checking to make sure that the supplies I am using are good for the environment instead of just buying what ever has the best deal. As for my business, I have already made sure that the solutions I use for my machine are not harmful to the environment. I use Norvell solutions which have no known toxins and are water based. I use original solutions however there are organic ones available if wanted.
First field trip this Thursday around the campus trail.. nervous about it since the water is high and I am mortified of frogs. We will see how it goes.
