Martha & Ed Keener
4/23/2018 6:54 PM
We are a local farmer and grow much of our own food. Growing food brings energy to my life.
Martha & Ed Keener
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 198 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO10zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO1.0locally sourced mealconsumed
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UP TO6.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO2.0lightbulbsreplaced
Martha & Ed's actions
Transport
Use Muscle Power
#49 Cars
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Food
Keep Track of Wasted Food
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during the EcoChallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.
Buildings and Cities
Choose LED Bulbs
#33 LED Lighting (Household)
I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Food
Support Local Food Systems
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will source 1 meal(s) from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.
Food
Zero-waste Cooking
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Food
Support Nutrient Management
#65 Nutrient Management
I will buy from organic and local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodDependable fresh food, supporting local farmers and building resilient communities are just a few benefits of local food systems. Which of these advantages inspire you the most?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodWhat do you think contributes to people in North America eating more meat than other countries, and what does this say about North American values and ways of living? How do we start shifting a meat-focused food culture?
Martha & Ed Keener 4/23/2018 6:53 PMEating lots of meat stems from having disposable income and much wealth.
It also comes from an attitude of "I can do what I want." -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHow does environmental quality influence your sense of community?
Martha & Ed Keener 4/23/2018 6:51 PMI feel responsible for the health of my neighbors when I cut pollution. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodIn North America, up to 65% of food waste happens at the consumer level. Chef Steven Satterfield advocates for utilizing every part of a vegetable. How can you incorporate using an entire vegetable, including the skins, tops, and stalks during your next meal prep?
Martha & Ed Keener 4/23/2018 6:50 PMInstead of pealing vegetables we use a scrub brush and only cut out damaged parts. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodFun fact: Your brain and stomach register feelings of fullness after about 20 minutes of eating. While dishing food out, we tend to load our plates with more than we need. Using smaller plates helps to mitigate this. Aside from the environmental benefits, what other benefits might come out of this?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Where would you rather use this money?
Martha & Ed Keener 4/23/2018 6:47 PMWe eat lots of let overs. All other food scraps go to our chickens or the compost pile