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Eat Sustainably

桃色视频is committed creating a food system that benefits our community, food producers, and our environment. Here are some tips for eating more sustainably while still enjoying healthy and delicious meals. 

Eat locally

There are several benefits to eating food that was produced locally. A shorter distance from farm to table mean less energy is used to haul the things we eat. And fresh, local foods that are in season can be especially delicious. Shop at a farmers’ market and you’ll also be supporting local producers. and both have farmers’ markets that run year round. Another option is to join a group. CSA members receive deliveries of produce or other products directly from local farmers. In addition, many local grocery stores label products to indicate where they were produced.

Go meatless

Production of meat, particularly beef, is extremely resource intensive. To reduce your environmental footprint, try incorporating some meatless meals into your diet or pledge to go meatless on Mondays.

Choose sustainable seafood

Overfishing and other harmful fishing practices have pushed many of the world’s fisheries to the brink of collapse. You can help protect aquatic ecosystems by selecting seafood that is caught or farmed responsibly. The Monterey Bay Aquarium provides recommendations and even a to help you make ocean-friendly choices.

Look for organic products

Organic agriculture practices protect the environment by minimizing the use of synthetic materials such as pesticides and antibiotics. The sets standards that producers must meet in order to label products as organic.

Dine at green restaurants

Sustainable food practices are catching on in restaurants. The and the provide listings of local restaurants that focus on sustainability.