Sophie Little

For me the main benefit of buying a more fuel-efficient vehicle would be the gas cost. As a hybrid vehicle is able to switch between electric and gas the car tends to not burn through gas as fast as a traditional vehicle would. My transmission recently went out in my car so, even before this challenge I had the motivation to look into a hybrid vehicle as I have been learning about all the benefits of a green vehicle in this class. My car currently runs through gas every two weeks minimum which becomes costly as gas prices are so high at the moment. My roomate has a Prius and she has been telling me about all the benefits her car has on gas leading her to only fill up two-three times a month. Hybrid vehicles in general use up to 30% less fuel per mile than a traditional vehicle saving you more money at the gas pump over a much longer duration of time in comparison to other gas cars making up for the extra costs you spend on purchasing the electric car initially. I am personally opting for a used hybrid vehicle but, no matter what the car still has the same benefits!  That alone is enough motivation for me, personally, too switch to a hybrid vehicle. 

Eating more meat than recommended is simply just not healthy for your body as there is only so much protein and nutrition that can come from meat versus other products and food groups that are out on the market. People in richer countries are able to eat more meat than those in the places because they are able to afford the high prices of meat where as the normal individual would have to ration money for meat as well as other foods and resources one may need to survive. 

I believe this will be overall healthier for you as you are getting everything out of the meals you are making and the food you are buying. This additionally makes this goal more financially positive as well since you are spending less money on extras that you may not truly need since you are using everything that you already may have in your fridge at home. 

I think it can really ground you as a person. Personally, I have anxiety so, one of my favorite things to do is sit out in the sun and just enjoy the calm environment around me. I think it helps to realize that no matter what I am safe, comfortable, and okay. It allows one to take some time away from all the stressors that are in daily life and just take some time for yourself to develop an appreciation for the world we live in. I think it would be extremely helpful for those who maybe feel out of touch with themselves to take at least 30 minutes to just relax outdoors.