Cally Mckrell

People in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places for a variety of reasons. Some of those reasons include availability, culture, and marketing. Meat is more popular in countries supporting large-scale farms, and the large meat supply makes it available and less expensive. In countries like the U.S. that consume a lot of meat, there is often a culture around consuming it that is associated with financial status, taste preference, and extra protein. Marketing pushes meat consumption in richer countries, primarily through fast food and advertising. Eating more meat has negative effects on the human body and can lead to issues like heart disease and obesity. Meat also has a negative effect on our planet as its production releases a lot of greenhouse gases and contributes to deforestation and water pollution. That, in turn, affects people in less wealthy countries because is their forests being cleared and their people being displaced for livestock. The land that is used for livestock could also be used to grow food for people and contribute to the reduction of world hunger.

On my daily walks, I have noticed that a lot of the other people I encounter while walking are on their phones. I have enjoyed forcing myself to walk away from my computer and assignments. It has really helped my mood and my motivation for completing work. I enjoy walking/biking paths because I hate walking with ear cars. Regarding infrastructure, I would like to see more walking/biking paths that are not so close to busy roads and speeding cars. Or I would like to see complete sidewalks that don't randomly end and leave me to walk on the shoulder of a busy road.

I regularly use items like plastic lids, cups, straws, and to-go food containers. I could substitute these items by using reusable cups or bringing Tupperware containers with me, or I could choose not to use things that aren't essential, like avoiding straws altogether.