Producing food that goes uneaten squanders many resources—seeds, water, energy, land, fertilizer, hours of labor, financial capital. Which of these kinds of waste most motivates you to change your behavior regarding food waste? Why?
How could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle? How does considering implementing these "R's" make you feel?
I can make toys for myself and pretty things for my mom out of old boxes and bottles, and maybe even make something for the plants i planted yesterday, and for my cat!
In your opinion, what contributes to people in North America eating more meat than any other countries? What does this say about North American values and ways of living?
As you learn more about the scope and seriousness of the environmental challenges we face, what impact does that have on your thinking and actions? What are the parts that feel overwhelming? What parts help you feel hopeful?
Many thing are happening that hurt the environment, but we are causing them. Its time we took a stand and stopped it. I hope that we can realise our mistakes as humans and its overwhelming to do so but its something that we have to do.
TransportResearch and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
Reducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?
Fun fact: Your brain and stomach register feelings of fullness after about 20 minutes of eating. While dishing food out, we tend to load our plates with more than we need. Using smaller plates helps to mitigate this. Aside from the environmental benefits, what other benefits might come out of eating smaller portions?
Lulu Breslin 4/24/2019 1:15 PMI love this! also it is completely correct
