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

My pup always destroys everything he has to share with others (like our Amazon boxes) but takes such good care of his own toys- similar to the tragedy of the commons #apesintro APES Project Lorax

Every Sunday I wash my laundry in full loads only. By doing so I am conserving water through this change that I have made in my personal habits! APES Project Lorax #apeswater

The Federal Safe Drinking Water Act ensures that the water I am drinking is safe- which is determined by containment levels of pathogens and dangerous substances!! #apeswater 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

This is my dog Harley, he is a great representation of a K-strategist because he needs specific resources in order to survive!! APES Project Lorax #apeseco

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

This is some of my homework for tonight. Increased education can decrease birth rates, meaning by staying in school I am doing a part in population control! #apespop APES Project Lorax

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

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