matthew sturdevant

The Hartford Environmental Action Team (HEAT)

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
360 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

48

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

90

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

1.0

public official or leader

contacted
UP TO

80

more servings

of fruits and vegetables

matthew's actions

Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 5 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Advocate for More Food Options

I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Meet My Local Farmers

I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those who produce my food in other regions of the world to make better choices when I shop.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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matthew sturdevant 10/19/2018 7:12 AM

I've been like a metronome on some of these items. Once it's a habit, it's easy to do.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Choose Organic Ingredients

Can organic farming feed the world? Which side of the argument do you fall on? Why?

matthew sturdevant 10/10/2018 7:10 AM

I think it can, but farming needs to be complemented by gardens in each and every yard. Organic farming could lead to some vulnerabilities to pests and severe weather. The best way to combat those adversities is to diversify the foods we grow and to grow them in as many places as possible. Growing a lawn is just for aesthetic value in my opinion. I'd rather have tomatoes, parsnips, squash, herbs ...

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matthew sturdevant 10/10/2018 7:02 AM

Some of this is a part of my daily life already. We visit local farms on the weekend, select organic produce and non-GMO foods. We also eat vegetarian dinners probably 2 or 3 nights a week. My breakfast and lunch is vegetarian, but not vegan because of the Greek yogurt in the morning.

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