I can prevent myself from accumulating more things in the future by sticking to a list/avoiding impulse shopping, avoiding stores where I always buy things I don't need, and waiting/sleeping on purchases before I make them to determine if I really need them.

Some food choices that I make that do more good and less harm: not eating meat every day, eating less red meat, and shopping at my local co-op.

People of color and people living in poverty are most affected by environmental degradation and/or environmental irresponsibility. How they're affected: they're more likely to live near pollutants and breathe more polluted air - leading to an array of health issues: lung and breathing issues and asthma, heart attacks, and possible premature deaths.

How does food sovereignty address the complex agrarian transition to modern food systems? It recognizes and respects that different communities have different needs, resources, and methods. 

What I've noticed about my purchase/where I'm inclined to make shifts, if any: I've noticed that unexpected costs pop up that could be avoided (parking, unplanned/unbridled shopping trips to really appealing shops, etc.) - I usually stay a bit more within budget when I plan ahead for things and give myself an "allowance". This is where I'd be most likely to try to make a shift and trying to cut back on those expenses. I think most of my expenses weren't a surprise - food and drinks with friends, expenses to celebrate friends' baby showers and birthdays, tickets to events, cat food, groceries, transportation, regular bills... Always a good practice to do a detailed examination every once in a while!

Why is balance important to sustainability? I'd say balance is at the core of sustainability. Actions have consequences (whether good or bad), and sustainability recognizes that although we have to use resources to survive, we can do a better job of living more sustainably in order to balance what we consume and what we leave behind.

One small thing I can do to help my community become more sustainable: speak up and use my power as a consumer - request reusable/recyclable/compostable utensils and serving containers, skip straws, etc. I think that small efforts by many people can make a big difference!

What surprised me the most about my energy footprint is their recommendation ("Where could your home save energy?") to dig more into electronics and lighting, with less emphasis on heating/cooling (I thought A/C units used way more electricity than general electricity and lights).

 Yes, I find that I am more relaxed and less stressed the more time I spend outside. Nature is calming!

I think Americans eat more meat because of the accessibility and financial ability to obtain it. Also, other countries beliefs don't allow them to eat meat so they are strickly vegetarian.