Green Leader: Nancy Brewer

School: Miami University

Project Objective: Educate my friends and family about the benefits of a vegetarian/vegan diet, both personally and for the environment. Volunteer to educate others outside my family circle about vegetarianism/veganism.

Project Activities or Steps: Sign up my friends and family for a free vegetarian starter kit at http://www.goveg.com/order.asp. Follow up with them to see if they received the kit. Discuss with them the health benefits of a vegetarian/vegan lifestyle, buying organic/local, the ultimate benefits to the environment--e.g., reduction of global warming, pollution, etc. Write a Letter to the Editor of local daily newspapers. By getting my message printed, and I can reach tens of thousands of people! Hand Out Leaflets I can reach hundreds of potential vegetarians by picking the right location. Set Up an Information Table This is a terrific way to get pro-vegan literature to as many people as possible! Host a Vegan Dinner Party Show people the choices they have.

Project Resources: www.goveg.com

Project Budget: $25 - $50

Time Required: 7-14 days, over time

How This Affects Your Community: Impacts local markets if more people buy organic, local. Impacts the environment if more people go vegetarian/vegan.

Getting Others Involved: By recruiting my friends and family, they may wish to help me in my efforts to educate others.