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CSA’s that didn’t go according to plan and the benefits of the local food system beyond that of the actual food.

Eddie and I talk about some of his experiences with local foods as well as traditions that have been passed down in his family.

Grant tells me about his experience with Argus Farm Stop, his gradparents Up North, and his vegan diet.

In this we discuss how local food has impacted Alicia’s life and how she has strived to support local food in Ann Arbor. She begins by discussing how her family immigrated from Italy and how local food was very community-based...

I sat down with my roommate Catherine to discuss her family’s relationship with local food and her thoughts about the importance of eating locally in promoting sustainability.

Jhenna reflects on what she learned while in the Psychology of Environmental Stewardship course.

Marney and David speak on the importance of community togetherness when it comes to dealing with the climate crisis. Through envisioning the future, behavior changes, and open conversations climate goals can be achieved.

Building a community in your neighborhood for environmental action. Small ways to engage, gain knowledge, and create accessibility to environmentally friendly behaviors.

Mattie and Heather discuss how to tackle the issue of single-use plastics and recycling as a community in an attempt to help combat the climate crisis and help to reduce pollution in our communities. They also discuss challenges you may...

We discussed public transportation, electric cars, and how to reduce the number of cars being driven. A few ways to make this happen is making public transportation more accessible and encouraging electric vehicles.

Blake and Kaylee talk about eating local, eating sustainably, and the future of local food consumption. Blake shares his experiences with food growing up and how it has led to his career working on small farms.

Clara and I discussed her experience with local food in different communities. We covered her time in southeast Michigan and out of state, and what the differences were in these communities, along with the struggles of supporting and taking advantage...

Reflecting on reading This Civilization is Finished, as well as course concepts about Environmental Psychology, and a more sustainable future.

Alicia and Bev discuss the necessary preparations for a climate emergency that we are currently doing and those which we should be doing.

A discussion about local foods and it's role in family traditions.

I discussed my main takeaways from this course, as well as how I will apply them to my future career.

Caleb Geister (21) talks with his father Aaron (53) about the processes involved in reaching community-wide carbon neutrality. Aaron explains the behavior changes and team-based models his community used to reach net zero emissions.

A conversation about how one neighborhood came together as a community to fight climate change. A shift to electric vehicles, solar power, alternative lawns, local shops, and the importance of education and fighting social barriers.

Rachel discussed her involvement with the Office of Circular Economy and talked a little bit about their journey in promoting sustainable habits and the impact many small changes can have as a whole.

Alyson (20) reflects on what she's learned in Environ 361: Psychology of Environmental Stewardship. She talks in detail about different types of knowledge, the necessity of feedback in interventions, and norm-based models.

Jordon Horton walks Elkin Bayraktar through a social approach to transformative behavior due to the climate crisis. In the interview, the idea of involving social action as well as engaging the youth in such practices is explored.

Melissa and Scott discuss local foods in his home town of Orange County, CA. Scott also spoke about his grandfather’s farm.

Reflecting on concepts covered in ENV361 and behavior change strategies designed to understand and encourage environmental stewardship. The unique strategies were discussed in terms of education and real life applications especially for looking into the future.

Ellie and Jeff talked about the importance of making sure that the source of education and information on environmental issues is not politically motivated. In addition, the interview consisted of topics surrounding who was involved in these meetings to create...

Sofia Azham discusses her approach to creating a neighborhood-level behavior change by combining EcoTeams and the Education Based Model. Her interventions emphasize the importance of procedural knowledge and creating a supportive environment in order to create a collective impact on...