Kathryn Kassner

Energy Innovation Act(ion) Mid Hudson Valley CCL Team

"My mission is to remain conscience of making an impact through my personal commitments."

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
107 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

6.0

meatless or vegan meals

consumed

Kathryn's actions

Food

Reduce Animal Products

#4 Plant-Rich Diet

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

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Keep Track of Wasted Food

#3 Reduced Food Waste

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

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

Kathryn Kassner 4/24/2019 4:21 PM

Although I didn't get credit for many days of eating vegetarian, I did enjoy eating less meat and plan to continue now that the challenge is over.

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Kathryn Kassner 4/21/2019 12:45 PM

It has been challenging checking in each day while traveling in New Zealand. I was often without internet access. I didn't have the time to really understand how it works. I didn't realize that you were to check in daily until now. I have been conscience of limiting my meat consumption which could have been a problem in many countries. New Zealand has many tasty vegetarian options.

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- Paula Ward 4/21/2019 8:31 PM
  
  That's awesome! I think you can use the calendar on your Ecochallenge Dashboard to go back and get credit (team points) for the days you ate vegetarian. Good luck!
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Reduce Animal Products

In your opinion, what contributes to people in North America eating more meat than any other countries? What does this say about North American values and ways of living?

Kathryn Kassner 4/18/2019 1:45 AM

Not sure why Americans eat more meat. In part it may be portion size. I recall European visitors being amazed at the size of steaks. I am currently traveling in New Zealand and they seem to eat a good deal of meat. I have managed to enjoy two meat free meals daily, but some times it can be a challenge.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Keep Track of Wasted Food

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?

Kathryn Kassner 4/18/2019 1:42 AM

I would rather use this money for travel or to help feed those in hunger. Restaurants in the US tend to serve to big of portions. I enjoy quality over quantity when it comes to food.

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