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We are what we eat - advice for greener, more healthier food consumption and choices, plus warnings on environmentally damaging toxic chemicals hidden in our food and destructive processes in food production.
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Types of vegetarians
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Ah labels - where would we be without them? Still, sometimes a short term can describe something that takes a while to explain. Take the term "vegetarian" - it's a lifestyle gaining popularity as people become more aware of the environmental impact of meat; but it comes in many different flavors.
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Sharing for the environment
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We purchase so many things for single use - tools, appliances, various gadgets and all this consumption negatively impacts on the environment. Perhaps we need to think back to our childhoods where sharing was an important lesson.
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Seafood and the environment
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Due to the world's increasing demand for seafood and freshwater fish, our fisheries are under a massive strain. Aquaculture does provide some answers, but also some challenges in terms of environmental impact.
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The carbon footprint of food
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What are the carbon dioxide emissions associated with a pound of chicken? A
cheeseburger? A quart of milk? It's a little like asking how long is a piece of
string, but here's some details on the carbon footprint of food items and a
couple of points to consider when making food choices.
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Bokashi composting
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The first thing that springs to mind for most of us when we hear the word "composting" is of a decomposing pile of stuff in the back yard. Bokashi composting allows you to have your compost heap inside and makes better use of your food scraps rather than sending them to landfill.
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