Kevin Erickson
10/26/2020 8:17 AM
I can think about the four R's before making a purchase. I can also consult with neighbors about trading unused items and food to reduce waste and the need to purchase new items.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Skip the StrawHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Family Game HourHow does being playful with others enrich your life?
Clara Barton 10/24/2020 1:21 PMSpending time with family laughing and creating fun memories is an important part of life that enriches your life. Creating more opportunities to have these fun times together is important. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Try a New Way to PrepCanning and pickling food is a great way to have delicious summer fruits and vegetables all year round. Just make sure to follow the canning and pickling guidelines from the USDA or another trusted source. What are some foods that you would like to preserve and enjoy later in the year?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Join a Local CSADependable fresh food, better prices (cutting out carbon-heavy supply chain and grocery stores), supporting local farmers and building resilient communities are just a few benefits of local food systems. Which of these benefits (or others not listed here) inspires you the most?
Clara Barton 10/24/2020 1:18 PMSupporting Local Farmers inspires me the most, it helps to build up local communities as well as reduce your carbon footprint! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Buy From a Farmers MarketWhat is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?
Clara Barton 10/24/2020 1:16 PMEating local and eating environmentally conscious are always food choices that do more good and less harm. Personally, I am vegan and I have been trying to utilize access to local farmers in my community through the farmers market hosted at the park. Going vegan is not something everyone can do, but occasionally eating produce grown locally definitely does more good and less harm! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Meet My Local FarmersWhen you know who produces your food, you are connecting personally to your complex regional food system. What are the advantages of knowing who produces your food and where it comes from? How can knowing their food producers enable someone to advocate for a better quality of life for those who produce their food, both near and far?
Clara Barton 10/24/2020 1:13 PMTalking to my local farmers today at the farmers market allowed me to learn about the different certifications Missouri farmers can get to show that they don't use harmful pesticides on their produce and that they are taking care of the land they use. Being more aware of the impact the food you are buying has on the environment is a great advantage to help you make more educated decisions while shopping! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Needs Vs. WantsHow is creativity a necessary ingredient for practicing simplicity?
Kevin Erickson 10/21/2020 9:16 AMSimply buying all new items is the least creative way to simplify, so creativity is required to go beyond what is easy or requires less time. Repurposing, trading, and second hand purchasing are ways to limit the consumption of new items. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Sign Up to VoteWhy is voting important to creating a just, sustainable, and thriving world? In what other ways can you actively participate in important decision-making?
Kevin Erickson 10/21/2020 9:14 AMVoting is often our only voice, although the Electoral College is a threat to fairness within our voting system. Educating ourselves on the voting issues, listening to others' perspectives and needs, civil disobedience, and altering purchasing habits are ways that can create positive change. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Justice for the Whole Community Learn About Local Environmental Justice ConcernsWho is most affected by environmental degradation and/or environmental irresponsiblity in your community? How are they affected?
Kevin Erickson 10/21/2020 9:12 AMWildlife and plant communities due to loss of habitat from land use change. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Go for a Daily Walk OutsideFresh air and movement are good for our entire being and can help us think more clearly and creatively. How does taking a walk each day affect yourself and/or your work?
Clara Barton 10/21/2020 8:54 AMTaking a walk each day has become a needed break from screens during this time of online learning, I have enjoyed walking around my neighborhood with my dog everyday