Kristen Fritsch
4/25/2018 8:56 PM
I have a coffee everyday and I will have to start finding the shade grown coffee.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Forest-Friendly Foods 1How is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Forest-Friendly Foods 2How difficult or easy was it to change your diet?
Kristen Fritsch 4/25/2018 8:43 PMStill working on it, but once you get used to no sugar, flour or Hillary. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Choose Better Wood ProductsBeyond carbon sequestration, what other benefits do forests offer you personally?
Kristen Fritsch 4/25/2018 8:41 PMCooler environment and also a peaceful and grounding place to escape to and unplug. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Install a Low-Flow ShowerheadWhat would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Choose Recycled PaperHow can you take your action a step further?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Go PaperlessWhat do you want to prioritize over material 'stuff' in your own life?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Recycle Everything I CanHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
Kristen Fritsch 4/25/2018 8:35 PMRefuse! I have started refusing plastic lids and straws and of course bags. -
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?
Kristen Fritsch 4/25/2018 8:34 PMI think there is a disconnect between people and their food source. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Smaller PortionsFun 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?
Kristen Fritsch 4/25/2018 8:33 PMUsing smaller plates means I eat less, and maybe I will get back to my pre-child bearing weight class! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Express My SupportWhat do you like most about biking in your city? What would you like to improve?
Kristen Fritsch 4/25/2018 1:43 PM
Biking in Arlington is a dream! It's flat where we live, and we are close to the first rail to trail bikeway which is a fun recreational trail but also a great connector. I love that we can all ride our bikes to soccer games or practices as most of the fields lie next to the path, and it is a safe for my kids to go alone.