As I reflect on the spaghetti dinner, I can see that there were some aspects that affected the environment in a negative manner. The packaging of the noodles consisted of a cardboard box with a small plastic window in front. This type of packaging offers the consumer a clear view of the product, but at the same time the use of plastic causes more detriment to the environment. In order to reduce the environmental impacts associated with this meal, I could have chosen a brand with packaging made completely of cardboard, which is biodegradable. I could also purchase brands that I know were grown and made locally.
On a national scale, there should be more efforts to grow wheat for purposes other than livestock feed. Products grown and sold locally reduce the amount of air pollution caused due to transporting from one location to another. On an individual scale, people should be more aware of where the products they purchase are grown. We also need to pay closer attention to the packing and choose products that best fit our budgets that include packaging that can be reused, recycled, or has the least environmental impact.
Felicia
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