With Earth Week underway, it’s time to reflect on the choices we make and their impact on the planet. Did you know that the carbon footprint of food from your grocery store is staggering compared to locally sourced alternatives?
Chris Spaleta, the Executive Director of Eat Local Huron, says that shopping locally can have a massive impact on your carbon footprint.
Photo by B. Shakyaver
But Spaleta doesn’t stop there. He challenges conventional notions of environmental activism, advocating for a holistic approach. He urges consideration of agriculture’s intricate balance – everything plays a vital role, from animals to soil fertility, tilling practices and more. To overlook this is to miss the bigger picture.
Supporting local isn’t just about reducing carbon emissions; it’s about nurturing sustainable practices and sustaining the local economy. Local farmers are more likely to implement eco-friendly techniques often absent in industrial-scale farming.
Moreover, they become pillars of charitable giving, supporting initiatives like food banks and community fridges.
Shopping local not only reduces environmental impact, but has massive economic implications as well.
As Spaleta succinctly puts it, “Buy local, help the planet.”
You can shop local producers online right now, at eatlocalhuron.ca
Written by: B. Shakyaver
