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PAG E 2 SUSTAINABILITY NEWSLETTER Why Veganism? (continued from page 1) Given the evidence provided, it is an undeniable fact that going vegan will provide worldwide and personal benefits. However, this is not to disregard the potential risks associated with the diet. Put simply, if you are feeling inspired to make this dietary change, it is highly recommended that you look into dietary supplementation. While that might sound tedious and/or intimidating, I assure you that it doesn't have to be. Personally, I take 6 supplements: plant - based protein powder, a multivitamin, vitamin 1312, vitamin D, cal- cium, and creatine. Those are the necessary additions to my diet, but if you would like to investigate further to see what would work for you, I recommend you visit this resource from vegan.com. After reading about what it means to be vegan, why be vegan, and how to do it safely, I am hopeful that you kept your mind open. It is easy to feel judged or attacked when someone questions your everyday eating habits. That is not how I intend to make you feel. As stated, I have not always been vegan. I needed someone to question my behavior before I adopted the diet. Going vegan has been a very grounding, humbling, and enlightening experience for me. For that, I will always be grateful to have had my mind changed by my friend years ago. I hope that you're feeling adventurous enough to give it a try too! Upcoming Events Ramsey County Environmental Service Center Community Conversations —Tuesday, August 1, 5pm-6:30pm, Roseville Public Library, or Tuesday, August 8, 12pm-1 pm on ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Zoom. Learn more about the project, ask Ramsey Count staff questions, and provide feed- back. Y Y q ■■■■■■■ back. ■ ■ Rice & Larpenteur Summer Block Party —Saturday, August 12, 11am-3pm, Rice & Lar- penteur intersection. Celebrate our fantastic community and neighborhood diversity with live music, local food, and family -friendly activities, including a bounce house and free back -to -school haircuts) We will be there with sustainability resources to share. Visit us at the State Fair! Thursday, August 31, 10am-6pm. Noelle will be in the e-bike exhibit from 10am- 3pm, and 3:30pm-6pm in the GreenStep Cities exhibit. Come learn about clean transportation and local govern- ment climate work) Your Input Needed! Ramsey County Climate Action Plan —Ramsey County is adapting the MN Climate Action Framework to guide their climate change response. Fill out the survey on their Climate Action page (under the "Get Involved" section) to share your ideas and concerns with the County, and watch that page for upcoming engagement events. Saint Paul Bicycle plan —Our neighbor to the south is updating its Bicycle Plan. Public comments are due by July 31. Take the survey or add comments to their interactive map! Rethinking 1-94—Highway 94 is scheduled for significant restoration between Minneapolis and Saint Paul. Original construction of the highway destroyed the vibrant Rondo Community. Take their survey of various de- sign alternatives to provide feedback on this critical project. Page 15 of 76