Ecological Footprint

I enjoyed talking about our ecological footprints this past week http://www.myfootprint.org/. Examining ecological footprints can bring up feelings of guilt. That acknowledged, it was a great tool for discussing our consumer and lifestyle habits. Several participants are already composting, recycling, and pretty aware of where their food comes from. Lifestyle changes aren't always easy. It felt good to acknowledge each others commitment to having a lesser impact on the Earth. We encourage others to look at their ecological footprint and think about how we can collectively reduce Lesley's impact. The next discussion October 29th is going to focus on food. Check out Mark Bittman's lecture What's Wrong With What We Eat. It is a good addition to the food discussion. http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/mark_bittman_on_what_s_wrong_with_what_we_eat.html.