Cindy Godwin

Carbon emissions can show up in many surprising ways in our life. I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how lifestyle changes could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment.

One kilogram of beef and cheese emits 71kg and 24kg of greenhouse gasses, while 1kg of rice, grains, and legumes emits between 2-4kg. Fruits, vegetables, and nuts emit less than 1kg per 1kg. I will reduce my climate impact by enjoying 6 meatless meals and/or 6 vegan meals each day this week.

Learning in a social setting can inspire connection and change. I will work with a friend or colleague to plan and host a lunch and learn at work, school, in my neighborhood or other location to learn more about an environmental topic important to me. After the lunch and learn, I will share more about it on the feed.

I am doing the Cambridge Exec Ed course on Food Sustainability. As a result I have lasted in on the lack of progress against the goals set by the UN, in particular around children under the age of 5. So I am researching how companies can play a bigger role in the transformations needed around hunger, obesity, and food systems. I will be advocating for change.

Regenerative agriculture focuses on farming and ranching in a way that supports life and restores the soil. I will spend 300 minutes learning about regenerative agriculture and find out if any nearby farms practice regenerative agriculture.

Each of us has a water footprint, directly linked to our daily activities as well as the water required in the production of things we use each day. Understanding our water use is important for a healthy planet. I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste, then share what I learned on the feed.