Ruth Winkler
3/30/2018 12:01 PM
Building communities by supporting the local economy and bringing people together by eating food grown by people they can see and appreciate the work of.
Ruth Winkler
"Go EQO"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 333 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO42meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO15minutesspent learning
Ruth's actions
Transport
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
#26 Electric Vehicles
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Transport
Improve a Bus Stop
#37 Mass Transit
I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.
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.
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
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Ruth Winkler 4/25/2018 7:07 AMAte a bagel with vegan cream cheese for breakfast and packed a vegan grilled cheese for lunch. (It almost tastes the same.)-
Missy Lucas 4/25/2018 9:13 AM
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Ruth Winkler 4/23/2018 6:39 AMQrazy good -
Ruth Winkler 4/17/2018 8:47 AMAwesome -
Ruth Winkler 4/13/2018 12:53 PMIt's going great! -
Ruth Winkler 4/10/2018 7:29 AMI forgot all about it. But I've also been eating vegan meals so kinda decently.-
Missy Lucas 4/10/2018 7:44 AM
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Support Local Food SystemsDependable 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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Missy Lucas 4/02/2018 6:53 PMWell said! 👏
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Keep Track of Wasted FoodAn 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Reduce Animal ProductsWhat 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?
Ruth Winkler 3/30/2018 11:59 AMIt's not a meal without meat in America. It's following the norm despite knowing the conditions in factory farms or the impact animal products have on the environment and human health. It's followed because it is the norm- we don't know another way and are taught that being vegan or vegetarian is 'other', undesirable. It starts with education and making the public understand how it can make their lives better, and that meals are still meals without meat.