Eileen Broughton
4/10/2018 1:53 PM
Bamboo flooring is available at flooring stores in the area. Bamboo fencing, blinds, cookware, paper products, towels, linens, etc are all readily available.
Eileen Broughton
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO15meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
Eileen 's actions
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Land Use
Buy Bamboo
#35 Bamboo
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand UseAre bamboo alternatives readily available in your community? If not, what are other sustainable alternatives?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodWhat do you think contributes to people in North America eating more meat than other countries, and what does this say about North American values and ways of living? How do we start shifting a meat-focused food culture?
Eileen Broughton 4/04/2018 9:21 AMNorth Americans have more disposable income than other countries, so they can afford meat products. The livestock industry is a powerful lobbying group and are pretty heavily subsidized. If the "plant growers" had more money to lobby Congress and promote their products and message, more attention would be given to that sector. Meanwhile, we should educate children about the health benefits/nutrition of a low meat diet in school. Also, field trips to local farms, summer camps, school gardens, cooking classes. Early education is key.