SUSTAINABLE FOOD

Did you know what you eat has an effect on the natural world?  Making sustainable choices when purchasing food can help improve the environment.  

Here are some simple ways you can help!

• Stop by your local farmer’s market to purchase fresh, local preservative-free food. Buying local food helps to reduce your carbon footprint as fuel and emissions are conserved through short distance transport. You are also helping to support your local businesses and the economy.  You can find more information on local markets here:
  • http://www.longislandfarmersmarkets.com/

    https://www.localharvest.org/port-washington-farmers-market-M4502
    

  • http://longislandgrowersmarket.com/LI-Growers-Market-Farmers-Markets/Roslyn-Farmers-Market
    

  • https://bestfarmersmarkets.org/place/new-cassel-farmers-market-westbury-ny.html

• If possible, next time you are at the supermarket purchase organic food. Organic food is produced without harmful chemicals and with limited harm to the environment.

• Try going meatless for one meal or even one entire day a week.  Meat production results in the production of a high volume of greenhouse gas emissions. If you are worried you won’t consume enough protein, try a veggie burger, eggs, beans (lentils, chickpeas, black beans), leafy greens, quinoa, spelt, tofu, tempeh, cheese, yogurt, and nuts!
• Choose foods with minimal packaging to minimize your waste!