Richer countries eat more meat than other places because meat is a luxury, many countries rely on animals for resources. Eating more meat results in water waste.

I think preserving every part of a vegetable that's available is important and can be used in different recipes in your meals. I know that I like to use skins or scraps as decoration for my food when I'm preparing meals or throw them in the pan when cooking vegetables. It can be as easy as using them to make your meals look fancy or cooking it along with other ingredients.

I think vegetables and fruits in general have been a great food that has not only been beneficial for me but for preservation. Being able to preserve foods that are good for my body and using them in different recipes has been exciting and a great experience.

Nature is such a beautiful thing and especially living in Hawai'i I am so grateful for how nature is such a big part of our lives.

Practicing gratitude has changed my perspective on the environment, I am so grateful for everything that I have and I want to continue to be grateful for the beautiful environment that we have which motivates me to be better.

Now I never turn on the lights when it is light out. Now I will always open the window and let natural light in and only turn on lights when it is absolutely necessary. 

Every time that I leave a room now I make sure that all lights are off and that if I am not using a electronic device that it is unplugged because even if something is off and it is still plugged in it takes energy 

I feel like it does ring true to me. There is something about spending time in nature that is undesirable. Breathing the air on top of your hike or even looking at the ocean wave crash something about it is just breath taking. This builds emotional connection to nature that you become more attached and appreciate a lot more for what the planet does for us.

Some ways I would like shift my sleeping patterns is by following a schedule and sticking to it. Some ways would be sleeping early and waking up early. I feel like this benefits me by increasing my productivity and having more energy by not getting enough hours of sleep.

Actively listening to someone is very nice because you are able to talk to and fully understand what one another are trying to say. Both individuals benefit by increasing their communication skills and learn how to actively listen.