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Tag: Food

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.

Solar cookers – cheap, clean food preparation

February 17, 2008 / Michael Bloch

If slow food is more your style, then a solar cooker may be something you’d appreciate – and they can be very cheap to make!

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Using energy efficient cookware

December 25, 2007 / Michael Bloch

Did you know that using energy efficient cookware can save a significant amount of power? Here are some tips on how to use your cookware to its best effect to keep your energy usage at a minimum.

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Making soda at home – lessening environmental impact

November 7, 2007 / Michael Bloch

Recycling soda cans and bottles is great, but it still takes energy and resources. You can save cash and minimize your soda consumption related environmental impact by making it at home – it’s very easy to do!

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Silicone cookware and the environment

October 10, 2007 / Michael Bloch

While the controversy of Teflon coatings on cookware rages on, what about silicone cookware? Is it safe and more environmentally friendly?

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Convenience packaging – an inconvenient truth

September 15, 2007 / Michael Bloch

Cute little tubs of food packaged for our convenience are handy, but have quite an impact on our wallets and the environment. Read this confession from yours truly and strategies to consider before you buy those oh-so-tasty treats packed in excessive amounts of plastic.

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Food cooperatives – healthy, environmentally friendly food

August 6, 2007 / Michael Bloch

Fresh, locally and sustainably grown food and fair trade products are within the financial reach of many people thanks to food cooperatives.

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Tastier fruit and vegetables with heritage and heirloom seeds

July 21, 2007 / Michael Bloch

Do you feel that fruit and vegetables don’t taste the same as they used to; even those grown in your home veggie garden? There’s a reason for this – they’ve been engineered not to. By using heirloom and heritage seeds, you can return to the delightful tastes of yesteryear.

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Brown rice – an environmentally friendlier choice

April 4, 2007 / Michael Bloch

Brown rice is not only better for you, but it’s better for the environment than white rice too.

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Rainforest destruction and the palm oil industry

March 13, 2007 / Michael Bloch

The food industry is getting away from trans fats and increasingly using Palm oil. It’s good news for our hearts, but not for the rainforests of Indonesia.

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Making the switch to more environmentally friendly foods

March 9, 2007 / Michael Bloch

Would you love to eat in a more environmentally friendly way, but can’t stand the taste of healthy foods? Perhaps you’re a green eater, but having trouble getting your family to switch? Here’s some tips.

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