I knew beef production was one of the most ecologically damaging foods for how much water is required and methane it produces but I was not aware that cheese was so high on the list for similar reasons. I will definitely work to be more conscious of my cheese intake after learning about this!

I went to Weedon Island preserve which is very close to where I live but I've never been! I hiked along a couple of the trails and really got to see what the natural ecosystems of my area are like.

I have fallen into the habit of stopping on my way to work for coffee once or twice a week and also getting a little whenever I stop for gas. These things are usually individually packaged or in single use containers which produces a lot more waste than making coffee at home or buying things in bulk. This exercise has definitely made me more aware of what those habits contribute my carbon footprint.

My current commute to work is 62 miles round trip and I had not considered how much that was contributing to my carbon footprint. I will definitely ty to walk and bike to places more on the weekends to try to compensate for the rest of the week,