Keith Monahan
10/08/2018 8:46 AM
Choosing to buy local in season produce helps limit the carbon footprint of the food that I eat.
Keith Monahan
"To live a sustainable and compassionate life."
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 1,387 Total
Participant Impact
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up to290pounds of CO2have been saved
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up to25donationsmade
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up to390minutesspent learning
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up to37locally sourced mealsconsumed
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up to3public officials or leaderscontacted
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up to22zero-waste mealsconsumed
Keith's Actions
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will spend 15 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.
Health
Avoid refined sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Waste
Carry my Trash
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Waste
Launch a Recycling Program
I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.
Transportation
Improve a Bus Stop
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
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 1 meal(s) each day from local producers.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Transportation
Car Share
I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
Nature
Forage for My Food
I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
Community
Raise Money For a Nonprofit
I will raise money to support Northwest Earth Institute or another local nonprofit.
Transportation
Advocate for Greener Vehicles
I will spend at least 15 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.
Food
Join a Local CSA
I will sign up for a local CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture).
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Food
Meet My Local Farmers
I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those who produce my food in other regions of the world to make better choices when I shop.
Transportation
Choose a Carbon Offset
If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
Feed
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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?
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Reflection QuestionHealth Avoid refined sugarBefore you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now?
Keith Monahan 10/08/2018 8:45 AMConsidering that I would rather have a potato over a cookie, I would say I am not addicted to sugar. But I do love a good piece of chocolate every once in a while. -
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? Do you think this might enable someone to advocate for a better quality of life for those who produce their food, both near and far?
Keith Monahan 10/03/2018 11:30 AMKnowing where our food comes from allows us to make healthier decisions for ourselves and our environment. It allows us to appreciate the value associated with our food. -
Reflection QuestionTransportation Car ShareTake a moment to think of places you frequent often (work, grocery store, natural areas). Could you choose one or two days a week to schedule driving with a friend, neighbor or co-worker to these places?
Keith Monahan 10/03/2018 6:41 AMI tend to walk or take public transit when going to these places. But I do arrange car pooling when going to places that are accessible by car. -
Keith Monahan 10/03/2018 6:39 AMI'm excited to be learning even more ways to live a sustainable life. -
Reflection QuestionFood Zero-Waste CookingIn 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?
Keith Monahan 10/03/2018 6:37 AMRoasted Beets with the skin on and sauteed beet greens sounds like a wonderful way to use the entire plant. -
Reflection QuestionWaste Launch a Recycling ProgramHow might thinking creatively help us address big systems problems differently?
Keith Monahan 9/29/2018 5:54 PMI am not sure I know what creative means in this context. Much of the problems stem from lack of education and apathetic views on waste. -
Reflection QuestionWaste Carry my TrashWhat one thing could you do right away to reduce your waste?
Keith Monahan 9/29/2018 5:52 PMStart bringing my lunch. Our work cafeteria wraps a lot of food with plastic wrap. -
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) inspire you the most?
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Reflection QuestionTransportation Advocate for Greener VehiclesReducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?
Keith Monahan 9/29/2018 9:49 AMI don't own a car and probably won't own for quite some time. My goal is to get my company to invest in greener vehicles.