Sustainability Flashcards
What is meant by sustainably?
The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.
“The sustainability of economic growth”
Avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance.
“the pursuit of global environmental sustainability”
What is meant by food miles?
Food miles is the distance food is transported from the time of its making until it reaches the consumer.
What is meant by the term organic?
Food or farming methods produced or involving production without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial chemicals.
How can we reduce food miles?
Buy local produce
Buy seasonal
Grow our own food
What is a carbon footprint?
The total amount of greenhouse gases (including carbon dioxide and methane) that are generated by our actions and activities.
How can we reduce are food carbon footprint?
Eat local produce Eat seasonal Eat organic Eat less meat Reduce food waste Grow our own food Cook from scratch Eat less processed packaged food.
Define seasonal food.
The times of year when the harvest or the flavour of a given type food is at its peak. When food is easiest to grow naturally.
What are the benefits of eating seasonal food?
Cheaper Better nutrition Better flavour Supports local businesses Reduces food miles Reduces carbon footprint
What are the benefits of organic food.
Better nutritional value Better for the environment Doesn't contain any chemicals Often local and seasonal Smaller carbon footprint Improved quality
Disadvantages of organic food
Can be more expensive
Less choice and availability
Lack of preservatives
