food miles
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Articles tagged food miles.
Sustainability without the buzzwords: why local matters
The word "sustainable" has become so overused in food marketing that it has lost much of its meaning. This post cuts through the noise to look honestly at what local food does and does not do for environmental sustainability.
The environmental benefits of shorter food miles
Food miles measure how far food travels from producer to consumer, and shorter journeys can reduce transport emissions — but the relationship between distance and environmental impact is more complicated than it looks.
Why seasonal eating can be a more sustainable choice
Eating seasonally aligns your food choices with what the land around you naturally produces, which can reduce energy use and food miles — though the real story has more nuance than simple slogans suggest.
Is Local Food Better for the Environment?
Local food has strong environmental credentials — but not for the reasons most people assume. The full picture is more nuanced than "fewer food miles equals greener food."
The Hidden Cost of Long Food Supply Chains
The price on the grocery store shelf doesn't tell the whole story. Long food supply chains carry real costs — to nutrition, the environment, local economies, and resilience — that simply don't show up at checkout.