Chris Samojedny

Community Team

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
93 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

300

conversations

with people
UP TO

4.0

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

20

minutes

spent learning

Chris's actions

Action Track: Social Justice

Start a Social Media Campaign

Educating Girls

Through social media, I will raise awareness about gender inequity in education by sharing the information found in the links below.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Reduce Animal Products

Plant-Rich Diet

I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Women and Girls

Equal Representation

Educating Girls

I will spend 20 minutes researching the gender gap in our leaders and elected officials and discuss with my family and friends.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Reduce Animal Products

Why do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our bodies, our planet, and other people?

Chris Samojedny 4/15/2020 12:00 PM

The cost of producing meat is a lot higher than other plant-based foods; therefore, the consumer price is higher and more accessible to rich countries that harbor citizens with more money. Meat poses a threat to our livelihood and our environment. Studies show that those who eat red meat are at a higher risk of dying from diabetes and heart disease. Additionally, livestock farming causes a lot of adverse environmental consequences. For example, livestock farming causes increased soil erosion; therefore, increased runoff and pollution of our waterways.

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