Catherine McLaughlin

Aero Collective

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Catherine's actions

Land Use

Forest-Friendly Foods 1

#5 Tropical Forests

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Learn More about Silvopasture

#9 Silvopasture

I will spend at least 5 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Contact your Elected Officials

#23 Farmland Restoration

I will contact 1 elected officials to voice my opinion on the importance of restoring farmland in my region, including both public and private land.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transport

Improve a Bus Stop

#37 Mass Transit

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or implementing some other small improvement.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

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

REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Use Forest-Friendly Foods 1

How is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?

Catherine McLaughlin 4/18/2019 12:21 PM

I am probably not alone in this group when I say I have been paying attention to this for years but always can use a refresher. When I stopped regularly consuming meat and dairy, palm oil was not a big part of the conversation nor was I a coffee drinker. I cook a lot so am not concerned about my palm oil consumption as much. However, I work in an office where convenience snacks bought in bulk and are aplenty. I have switched the office from keurig cups to coffee maker coffee who roasts locally and sources sustainably. The snacks are the next part. I need to gently insert that into the next conversation.

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