Kevin Erickson

Ramblers Go Green

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meatless or vegan meals

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Kevin's actions

People

Support A Sharing Economy

To reduce my consumption and waste and support my community, I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

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Food

Advocate For More Food Options

Access to affordable, nutritious food is a food justice issue. I will advocate for local and/or organic food options in my state and/or community.

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Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

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Fresh Water

Dishwasher Efficiency

I will scrape, rather than rinse, dishes before loading into the dishwasher and only run the dishwasher when it’s full.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Advocate For More Food Options

What efforts would help food insecure regions have access to local, seasonal foods?

Kevin Erickson 4/18/2020 10:25 AM

Provide access to low income communities for locally sourced produce and food options. Incentivize the sales of whole fruits, vegetables, and grains over processed items and high sugar products. This would provide more funding and value to local farmers and increase nutrition and public health.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
People Support A Sharing Economy

What are the benefits of a sharing economy? How could a sharing economy change the dynamics you have with friends, family and/or neighbors?

Kevin Erickson 4/18/2020 10:23 AM

A sharing economy allows a community to benefit from local resources without the need for financial or monetary input. This could include bartering which allows people to benefit from trades beyond the usual market and tax structures.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Fresh Water Dishwasher Efficiency

How can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?

Kevin Erickson 4/18/2020 10:21 AM

Build soil organic matter so that regional soils can absorb more water, leading to less flooding and agricultural runoff.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Reduce Animal Products

Why do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our planet and other people?

Kevin Erickson 4/18/2020 10:20 AM

The price of meat in global markets means that those who can afford meat have the option to consume more. Meat production requires more land and water, and contributes to greenhouse gas emissions at a higher rate compared to non meat items.

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