Susahn Pepper

KPMG Living Green Network

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Susahn's actions

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

More Fruits And Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Keep Track of Wasted Food

Reduced Food Waste

I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during Drawdown Ecochallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.

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Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Tend A Garden

I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.

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Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Donate, trade and/or can (freeze) extra veg surplus

I will donate, trade and/or preserve (can/freeze) extra surplus from our veg garden this summer.

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Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Support Local Food Systems

Plant-Rich Diets

I will source 65% percent of my food 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.

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Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Smaller Portions

Reduced Food Waste

I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

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Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 60% minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

An 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?
Susahn Pepper 4/28/2021 10:42 AM
I am shocked by the amount of food I was throwing away because it goes bad before we use it. We've since started a compost pile for our veg garden which will help reduce the amount and I've also realized that I tend to purchase more than we actually use before it goes bad. I would rather use the money we save on building a larger garden and puchasing canning supplies so that I can help ensure the vegies we grow can be perserved properly and available for our use during our non-summer growing season months.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Dependable fresh food, supporting local farmers and building resilient communities are just a few benefits of local food systems. Which of these (or other) advantages inspire you the most?
Susahn Pepper 4/28/2021 10:39 AM
In the summer in AK, I shop exclusivly at local farms for vegies that I do not have available in my own veg garden. I am inspired by the sense of community we have were we trade our veg starts and/or post items that we have in inbundance so that there is minimal waste. I am inspired to continue learning more about being self-sustained.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Have you ever had a significant experience in nature that altered your perspective or focus? If so, please describe it.
Susahn Pepper 4/28/2021 10:36 AM
I've started my annual veg garden and am trying to rely more on items existing on our property to reduce unnecessary purchasing. Using the resources I have on hand to make a compost pile, vs taking to the dump and adding to the landfil are ways I can help provide nutrients naturally.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

How does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?
Susahn Pepper 4/28/2021 10:31 AM
I enjoyed a meatless week last week and felt "less heavy" after meals. I did wake up hungry a few times, however, I just need to incorporate other types of proteins and/or more fiber. I didn't see an impact on others regarding my meal choices last week but do see a benefit to the planet as I'm using my vegie scraps to start a home composting bin which will help fertilize our veg garden.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

How does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Susahn Pepper 4/28/2021 10:26 AM
Understanding these important facts helped me decide what to purchase and when to make it this week! I tend to purchase too much, when then is wasted. I am ready to break that habit!

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