Footprint Update!

Update on my goals to reduce my Ecological Footprint: 

1) Water and Energy Usage: So far, this area is going great. I'm achieving my water goals and have managed to fit unplugging appliances into my schedule at night and most mornings. However, I realized that there is really not that much to unplug in my apartment, so I'm doubtful that it will make a measurable difference. I want to make sure my footprint actually IS reduced after this project, so I signed up for PSE's Green Power Program and chose to switch 100% of our energy to renewables. My friend signed me up for the program and I was pleased to learn that only low-impact hydro power is included in the renewable energy mix.

2) Food Consumption: It has been hard for me to stick to local options for my fruits and veggies, mainly because the last two weekends I have been unable to make it to the Downtown Farmer's Market. However, I will definitely be purchasing my start-up plants for my garden from the farmer's market once I get a lifted garden set up in my yard. I have been sticking to organic options in the store.

3) Waste: So far, I have been composting, but doing so by bumming off other people with FoodPlus bins or bringing my compost to school...
I contacted SCC and it would only cost our property $8/month for composting service, so I've informed my property manager to see if she would be interested in doing this. My house has 4 units in it, and our unit alone would never fill up a whole 60-gallon bin by ourselves, so I am hoping it can be done collectively. 
As for packaging, I have not been obtaining any new plastic bags, and I have been buying food with only recyclable packaging. However, my house needs to move away from our obsession with paper towels. 

Overall it's been going well, but there is still room for improvement.