Local Food is Sustainable Food? The Evidence Says Otherwise.
WEBMay 27, 2021 · Buying from your nearby farmer's market offers a number of important benefits. Environmental sustainability and local economic growth are not among them, according to a new review of the evidence.
Why eating local isn’t always best for the environment
WEBMay 8, 2020 · People eat locally for different reasons, says Brent Sohngen, an environmental economist at Ohio State University who was not involved in the analyses. While eating local does not guarantee a low carbon footprint, locavores can help strengthen communities and support local industries, he says.
What is ‘local’ food and why does it matter? - Sustainable Food …
WEBFeb 28, 2024 · Local people involved in their food supply chains, from community supported agriculture to growing schemes and community-run retail outlets, benefit from closer social bonds and a positive sense of place.
The sustainability of “local” food: a review for policy-makers
WEBMay 25, 2021 · While this is not an exhaustive review of the literature, it gives a representative overview of the findings in the most relevant literature on local food systems and short supply chains, ranging from individual case studies and …
The sustainability of “local” food: a review for policy-makers
WEBMay 25, 2021 · Differentiating between local food systems and short supply chains, a review of the literature on the environmental, social and economic dimensions of sustainability is carried out.
The Local Food Movement: Definitions, Benefits & Resources
WEBReducing the distance food travels (food miles) cuts down on associated fossil fuel consumption, air pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions. Supporting local food helps preserve cultivar genetic diversity. Farmers who engage in direct marketing are more likely to use environmentally friendly production practices (Martinez et al., 2010).
Are Local Food Chains More Sustainable than Global Food Chains …
WEBMay 6, 2016 · As “local” and “sustainable” products can be increasingly found on supermarket shelves, i.e., actors of more “global” food systems, the need for clarity on definitions and on claims about local and global food grows.
Comparing the Sustainability of Local and Global Food Chains: A …
WEBApr 29, 2016 · The goal of this study is to compare local and global food chains in five dimensions of sustainability (environmental, economic, social, ethical and health), covering all stages of the chain. In particular, four cheese supply chains are compared in detail: a local (L’Etivaz) and global (Le Gruyère) case in Switzerland and a local (Single ...
Sustainable Shopping: Pros and Cons of Local Food
WEBDec 12, 2018 · A lot of people praise shopping locally as the gold standard of sustainability. In this post, I'll give you my perspective on the pros and cons of a locavore diet.
Local food systems: Reviewing two decades of research
WEBOct 1, 2021 · Over the past decades, local food systems have been promoted by governments and civil society organisations as a lever for change towards more inclusive, resilient and sustainable food systems based on the belief of their many purported benefits.
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