Food Sustainability (Junior Cert Home Economics): Flashcards

Producing food without harming environment or depleting resources

Distance food travels before purchase

Increase carbon emissions from transportation

Buy locally produced and seasonal foods

Artificial fertilisers or pesticides

Euro-leaf symbol

Takes years to decompose and causes pollution

Breaks down naturally without harming environment

Fair payment to farmers & good working conditions

Tea, coffee, and chocolate

Avoid meat; may consume eggs and milk

All animal-based products (dairy, eggs, leather)

Fairness, animal welfare, environmental sustainability