Recently read The Omnivore’s Dilemma by Michael Pollan, in which he explores the American food industry, organic food industry, sustainable farming, and foraging. My friends Brian and Christina encouraged me to next watch the documentary film Food, Inc. about reconsidering America’s food industry and food purchases. Watched it, and then watched the documentary No Impact Man about a New York City family’s year-long go at a no-impact lifestyle.
Looking to lessen my carbon footprint, and my first step will be to eat organic. Scouting out my organic options, and will report back later.
Several of my friends make significant sustainable choices, and I’m going to give them a shout-out here:
Leslie and Dave: veggie garden in the front yard, to-code chicken coup and chicken run in the back yard, no cars, bikes only, and they head up a local bike co-op and sewing co-op.
Allison and Nick: eat mostly local, fresh foods, walk/bike to work, walk or use public transportation for most shopping
Lots of my friends and family recycle and compost their refuse: Leslie and Dave, dad, Susan and Ernie, Chucky, and perhaps you? Let me know and I’ll add you to this list.
What changes have you made to your lifestyle to lessen your carbon footprint? I live in NYC and commute and shop by public transportation/walking, don’t eat meat or animal products, prepare by and large all of my meals and store them in reusable containers, and look to conserve electricity and gas.
