Amber Hargens
4/25/2018 8:18 AM
Bamboo is just becoming available in my community and I will be using it to build 2 outbuildings this summer.
Amber Hargens
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Amber's actions
Land Use
Buy Bamboo
#35 Bamboo
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
Food
Zero-waste Cooking
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.
Food
Explore Other Food Solutions
All Food Solutions
I will spend at least 90 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 2
#5 Tropical Forests
I will replace or remove products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Buy BambooAre bamboo alternatives readily available in your community? If not, what are other sustainable alternatives?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Forest-Friendly Foods 1How is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?
Amber Hargens 4/25/2018 8:14 AMIt makes me uncomfortable knowing that my diet-choices contribute to deforestation. I'm still researching alternative options that will decrease this aberration. I've found a few companies that are "green" and "eco-conscious" and are able to meet a few of my dietary restrictions.
I'm thinking about meeting with some of my friends & discussing options and actions we may be able to take. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Forest-Friendly Foods 2How difficult or easy was it to change your diet?
Amber Hargens 4/25/2018 8:07 AMIt blew my mind the amount of deforestation that has occurred to contribute to my favorite beverage! I switched from my big-brand coffee to SF Bay Coffee Co, which provides a eco-conscious alternative. While it's not an espresso from my favorite stand, it makes me feel a little better. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Smaller PortionsFun 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 this?
Amber Hargens 4/25/2018 7:59 AMBy using the smaller dish, we also downsized our portions, allowing us to burn more calories than we consumed. This resulted in some much needed weight loss. I believe this trend will become a routine/habit in my house. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Zero-waste CookingIn North America, up to 65% of food waste happens at the consumer level. Chef Steven Satterfield advocates for utilizing every part of a vegetable. How can you incorporate using an entire vegetable, including the skins, tops, and stalks during your next meal prep?
Amber Hargens 4/25/2018 7:57 AMI used the entire potato, celery stalk, and shallots when I prepared a pot of vegan potato soup. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Explore Other Food SolutionsWhat did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?
Amber Hargens 4/25/2018 7:54 AMI found that if I prepare & plan my meals a week in advance, we could prevent waste.
The average person wastes 650 pounds of food a year... which is ridiculous.