Nate Linder

Community Team

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
167 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

10

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

18

meatless or vegan meals

consumed

Nate's actions

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Plant an Herb Garden

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Plant an Herb Garden

Consider the ways you can garden: a plot of land? a patio container? hanging basket? windowsill gardens? What would work best for your living situation and lifestyle?

Nate Linder 3/14/2022 7:56 AM

For me, the best area to plant a garden is in a plot of land in my backyard. My backyard receives lots of sunlight during the year and is fenced off to protect the garden. This makes it a good spot for growing a variety of fruits and vegetables.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Reduce Animal Products

Why do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our planet and other people?

Nate Linder 3/14/2022 7:46 AM

Generally, people in richer companies eat more meat because wealthier governments subsidize different meat industries in order to keep the prices of meat products lower. In fact, meat and dairy industries in the U.S. receive $38 billion in subsidies annually from the government (https://ffacoalition.org/articles/factory-farming-subsidies/) This means that for most families, eating meat is often cheaper than eating vegetarian foods. Unfortunately, large amounts of meat consumption also can have a negative impact on the environment, because of the large amounts of energy and water that are needed to raise animals on farms so they can be eaten.

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