The Sustainable Minimalists Podcast is live: Listen here.
The Global Food Supply Chain Under Strain

The Global Food Supply Chain Under Strain

Supermarkets rose to prominence in the 1960’s and these days, the grocery store is the Number One place where Americans buy food.

But supermarkets have disconnected us from our food; worse, the global food chain is responsible for up to one third of all human-caused greenhouse gas emissions.

Making smart food decisions starts by first understanding the intricacies of global food supply chain. This week I speak with Airly co-founder Jennifer McKnight. Jennifer believes it’s important for companies to list the environmental impacts of their food products right on their packaging but, until then, Jen’s here to offer 5 ways we can each shop mindfully at the supermarket.

 

Here’s a preview of this weeks episode:

[3:30] Today’s global food chain: the good, bad, and ugly

[7:30] The interdependence between climate change and the food chain

[9:30] Reforming the food chain: why the solution isn’t about regressing; it’s about tweaking, instead

[13:00] 5 ways to shop more mindfully at the supermarket

[18:30] How new technology, cutting edge science, and lifecycle assessments make calculating a food’s emissions possible

 

 

* Thank you to MamaZen for sponsoring this week’s episode! Get free access to the entire app for 30 days with promo code STEPHANIE. (You can read more about why, exactly, I love this app here.)

* Join our (free!) community here.

* Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Pinterest.

* Watch the unedited version of this interview on Youtube here.

 

Supermarkets rose to prominence in the 1960's and these days, the grocery store is the Number One place where Americans buy food. But supermarkets have disconnected us from our food; worse, the global food chain is responsible for up to one third of all human-caused greenhouse gas emissions. On this episode of the Sustainable Minimalists podcast: 5 ways to shop more mindfully at the supermarket by first understanding the intricacies of the global food chain.

 

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Spotify | Email | RSS | More

Comments are closed.

Listen to the Podcast

The Sustainable Minimalists Podcast
Latest podcast:

Plastic Free July

What started in 2011 with just one woman and a small local government has exploded into a worldwide movement of over 174 million people. That movement is Plastic Free July.

Yet 15 years after the challenge’s inception, plastic production continues to exponentially grow. It’s all-too easy to dismiss the challenge as little more than an opportunity to post a picture of a bamboo toothbrush on social media.

But we aren’t just facing a litter problem anymore; we’re facing climate and health crises. A July that’s free of plastic is about building permanent habits, changing your relationship with “stuff,” and sending a clear message to corporations that you don’t want all this plastic junk.

On today’s show, challenge leader Emily Emond joins us to share her top tips for cutting through the overwhelm and setting yourself up for success during Plastic Free July.

 

Here's a preview:

[6:15] Is Plastic-Free July beneficial, or purely performative?

[9:00] On why using less plastic is supports your family’s health

[13:30] Set yourself up for success: Five things you can do right now

[23:00] Nothing changes if nothing changes!

Resources mentioned:

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subscribe

My Story

Hello there, I’m Stephanie. I live a crazy, beautiful life as a full-time wife, blogger + mother to two spirited daughters. I’m on a mission to simplify eco-friendly living so as to greater enjoy life’s sweeter moments.

Want to know more? Read my story.

Sustainable minimalism for home, head + heart.

Join our community of eco-conscious women on a collective journey towards sustainable simplicity.

Join us!