I was very inspired by the Columbus businesses that were presented to us. I felt engaged with the goals of Hot Chicken Takeover. It was amazing to see how he is able to make a difference in those peoples lives. The type of faith he has in individuals is honorable and he is changing the paths of people. I also enjoyed learning about the Roosevelt Coffeehouse. I was a little more unclear about his vision or I just wasn’t as engaged. My issue doesn’t relate in the same format that these business operate. Price farms, the business we want to work with benefits the community more by diverting waste from landfills and then they profit by selling their mulch/compost. Additionally we should think of ways to reduce waste on campus in the first place. We can also consider ways to create awareness in the Columbus community. Especially with the issue of Rumpke becoming too expensive. The community as a whole should be moving toward reducing waste and making it easier for citizens to participate. My biggest takeaway actually came from the ted talk for hot chicken takeover. I found the owner’s efforts and passions to be really inspiring. He was able to combine the things he is good at and help others achieve their dreams. To take action on this issue, we will try to increase the volume of composting around campus and move the program forward. It would benefit Ohio State if we could utilize our own waste in on our farms and landscaping.
