Using reusable containers every day can help reduce the amount of harmful chemicals released from plastic lunch bags. It’s a great way to save money and help the environment #apesintro APES Project Lorax

By choosing to use a reusable lunch bag each day, I make a sustainable decision that protects our environment without compromising the ability of future generations #apesintro APES Project Lorax

Using a reusable napkin whenever I eat helps prevent wasteful paper towel usage! My family has been paper towel free for years now - small steps like these can lead to a more sustainable future! #apesintro APES Project Lorax

Our kitchen is being remodeled, so the only running water currently available for my family to use is from bathroom faucets. While these are still protected by the SDWA, we use a secondary filter to be safe (and make it taste better :)) #apeswater APES Project Lorax

We live in a temperate seasonal forest meaning the temperature fluctuates with the seasons. For example here in fall it was the start of cooler temperatures as leaves fell off the trees in contrast to summer where it is much cooler. APES Project Lorax #apesecology

This is my dog Dixie, who is a great example of a k strategist, species that breed occasionally and rely on their parents for care after birth. Dixie also fits the type 1 curve of the survivorship curves because dogs like her tend to live long lives!🐶 #apeseco APES Project Lorax

This picture from my summer trip to Oregon (that i photoshopped the apes card into hahahaha) shows the dense greenery of a Temperate Rainforest! The Pacific North West region of the US is home to one of the largest Temperate rainforests in the world #apesecology APES Project Lorax

By carpooling to Chicago I am able to reduce the amount of earths that I would use up to from 2.7 to 2.4. Carpooling helps reduce our ecological footprint! #apespopulation APES Project Lorax

In an effort to reduce our ecological footprint, my family is very conscious about turning off the lights when they’re not needed. This helps reduce the amount of electricity we use! APES Project Lorax #apespopulation

Due to tectonic plates forming Mount Rainer through the collision of two continental plates. We are all able to enjoy the beauty that Washington has to offer through a cultural ecosystem service! APES Project Lorax #apesland

This photo was taken when I was hiking Lone Peak Mountain with my cousins in Montana over the summer! This is all thanks to converging tectonic plates! #apesland APES Project Lorax

Thanks to the convergent movement of tectonic plates, i’m able to ski and race on gorgeous mountains like this one! APES Project Lorax #apesland

In order to preserve energy and be more cost efficient, I am always sure to unplug chargers, appliances, tools, and lamps when not in use! APES Project Lorax #apesenergy

My parents often forget to unplug some of our chargers in our outlets at night (macbook, printer, and phone charger). Instead they should unplug them to conserve energy To reduce their energy bill each month!#apesenergy APES Project Lorax

Here at FHS we get our energy from coal, a non-renewable energy source. Maybe we should invest in some sort of renewable energy (like solar or wind power) to help the environment!! APES Project Lorax #apesenergy