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.
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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. -
Julie Lopez 4/25/2018 7:27 AMGrowing up on a farm in Idaho. I have always enjoyed growing my own organic vegetables and composting our kitchen waste back into my garden. I grew up being aware of what we were using and how and have done that also in my adult life. I have now got rid of all my plastic products in my kitchen for leftovers and switched to glass! Mason jars are great for storing things in the fridge! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and Girls Give a MicroloanGlobally, women typically invest a higher proportion of their earnings in their families and communities than men. Why do you think that is?
E Stewart 4/23/2018 5:37 PMI'm guessing women are more nurturing and see the value of investing in family/community for long term benefits vs. individual profit. -
Sara Ashby 4/23/2018 3:57 PMIn the UK they are practicing Silvopasture and studying the results.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Reduce Animal ProductsWhat 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?
Wendi Homan 4/19/2018 1:57 PMMeat is readily available in our country. Hunting, fishing, ranching, and farming are part of the fabric of who we are as a nation.