"Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." -Michael Pollan
You have the power to create a better environment for yourself and your community simply by making green decisions when it comes to your food. The slogan "think globally, act locally" is a great place to start.
Eating Locally
Locavore is a term coined by the San Francisco group, Locavores, interested in promoting local, sustainable agriculture and raising awareness of how food choice impacts our planet.
Sustainable Foods
Sustainability is the capacity to endure. When the consumer purchases foods locally they are essentially demanding that the products taste great, are of the highest quality, and the revenue enhances their own community.
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9 Ways to Eat Green
1) Choose Organic. Organic farms release less synthetic pesticides into the environment, they can sustain diverse ecosystems, and they use less energy and produce less waste.
2. Choose Local. Buying seasonal, local food is good for the environment. American food travels approximately 1,500 to 5,000 miles from ground to table. Local food from farmers, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) or cooperatives have less impact on the planet due to the lack of transportation. Local food uses less packaging and is fresher. Supporting your local community will give a boost to the already suffering financial economy. Look for a farmers market near you at www.localharvest.org.