The video "Fresh" was the main one. How these industrial and factory farms are taking over our nation is scary, plain and simple. Watching how they treat the animals, what we feed them, and what we end up consuming have long term affects that so many of us are unaware of. I joked with Dr.V how I no longer want to eat anything because we truly don't know what we're buying at grocery stores. It was inspirational to see throughout the video, the farmers that were out there changing how they operate. They want to provide better quality (not quantity) for us. These local farmers are aware of the troubles we will encounter over time. Now I know what to look for and how to incorporate healthier food choices in my daily life. This video showed the benefits of supporting local farms around the country.
The second video, "Tapped," was an exciting one as well. It provided information of plastic water bottles and how companies get the water we purchase. It never crossed my mind that by buying bottled water, we are purchasing a product we could have had for free. It seems so simple, but I guess I never thought twice about HOW these companies got the water...from the same place we do! Out of the faucet! The video mentioned how we are continuously looking for "easy access" to products...but we are getting it at the cost of our environment. Rivers, lakes, oceans, are slowly being destroyed at our expense. The little things are what matter and can make a difference! Recycle and clean up after ourselves...simple.
Overall, this course has provided some very powerful information. I just wish that others outside of this classroom, outside of this city, every where could see and learn what we have these past few weeks. Knowledge is power. Think of the things that could take place! :o)
I've started to think the same thing about not being to eat anything at grocery stores...there is so much deception behind the products! There are TONS of items that contain soy and corn, which we've found is genetically modified. ugh! I wish that all items came with better labels so that they didn't mislead everyone
ReplyDeleteJamie, I so agree with you about not wanting to eat anything! I hate how they treat animals and made it so much of a factory versus a farm for living animals. That video was very eye opening for me, I had no idea what goes into these animals and then I consume it. Ugh, it is disgusting just to think about. But if we start buying locally in protest hopefully this cycle will be broken one day. I also agree with you that we have learned so much in this class and it is very powerful.
ReplyDeleteThe videos that we watched have really tought me a lot. I agree with you, I wish everybody would learn the same things that we have learned so far because it would make a difference for our environment.
ReplyDeleteI have to agree that the videos have been a big part of these part few weeks and have really taught me a lot of information as well. We have to live by example and hope that others around us will catch on and also spread the word.
ReplyDeleteI really liked the videos as well. The Tapped movie was my favorite!
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