Happy Earth Day!
In all seriousness though, after all that I am learning and reading about the meat industry, I sometimes wonder about becoming a vegetarian. But then Dan talks about grilling and I snap out of my crazy dreams. Who am I kidding? I LOVE meat. But perhaps I can be a little bit better about the meat that I choose, and perhaps I can eat less, especially since the meat industry is terrible for the environment.*** So I've been eating vegetarian lunches and even cooking more vegetarian dinners! I consider it a success that Dan hasn't noticed.... yet :)
Is anyone doing anything today or this weekend to celebrate Earth Day? Planning on attending any Earth Day activities?
***In a 2006 report, the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) concluded that worldwide livestock farming generates 18% of the planet's greenhouse gas emissions — by comparison, all the world's cars, trains, planes and boats account for a combined 13% of greenhouse gas emissions. Read more
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I'm thinking about buying some washable napkins. We use about a zillion paper towels a week, and even though I buy Seventh Generation ones, I still feel bad. Napkins would be a big help!
That's a really smart idea!!!! I use a million all the time as well. Thanks for giving me that tip!
We have been trying to be more conscientious about where we purchase our meat, too. My fiancee read "Eating Animals" by Jonathan Safran Foer and it made us a little ill. We haven't gone vegetarian, but we try to be much more careful about our meat consumption.
Baltimore Foodie - I haven't read that book! I'll put it on my list.
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