It is controversial if eating only seasonal and locally produced food is better for the environment or our health as it is a complex topic and a lot depends on the region (1). It can be difficult to get the good amount of vegetables during winter and it takes a lot of preparation in the summer to conserve food. On the other hand, it still has some benefits to include locally sourced food in our diet
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Gifts of the season: August
t is controversial if eating only seasonal and locally produced food is better for the environment or our health as it is a complex topic and a lot depends on the region (1). It can be difficult to get the good amount of vegetables during winter and it takes a lot of preparation in the summer to conserve food. On the other hand, it still has some benefits to include locally sourced food in our diet.
Why our eating habits are less sustainable now than before?
Have you ever wonderd what the reasons are that our eating habits are less environmentally sustainable now then before? There are many contributing factors beginning with better living standards through population growth to our eating habits. Let’s find it out.
The Best Diet for your Health and the Environment
Our diet can have a diverse effect on our body, our mind and even the climate. Although it is hard to wrap our head around these things and see the whole picture when we get the information in bits and pieces. What to eat that both contains all essential nutrients and has a low carbon footprint so just as good for our overall health as the climate.
Coffee the sustainability pioneer
What do we know about the ecological footprint of coffee? That the coffee market is a pioneer in getting sustainable voluntarily, on the other hand, coffee production is still far from perfect. This article attempts to summarise the sustainability risks in coffee production and the environmental risks different producing countries are facing. Luckily, there are promising movements like the Sustainable Coffee Challenge who help to solve this problem and even consumers can do something for a change.
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