Olivia Stepper

Rockland Climate Alliance

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participant impact

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2.0

meatless or vegan meals

consumed

Olivia's actions

Food

Keep Track of Wasted Food

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during the EcoChallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Smaller Portions

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

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Food

Composting

#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste

I will start a compost bin where I live.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Reduce Animal Products

#4 Plant-Rich Diet

I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

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Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

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?
Olivia Stepper 4/03/2019 1:58 PM
Americans isn't known for it's healthy eating. Things like burgers or chicken are way more accessible and affordable than fresh fruit and vegetables. People aren't willing to spend the extra money to buy healthy foods and a lot of people cant afford it.

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- Lorien Barlow 4/05/2019 12:57 PM
  I also think it has to do with our history of having lots and lots of land on the "frontier" and on the plains to raise livestock and graze cattle. The "American cowboys" were raising that beef for eating. Even though it was a long time ago, I think it influenced Americans' way of eating.
  
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