Food Sustainability (Junior Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
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What does food sustainability mean?
What does food sustainability mean?
Producing food without harming environment
What do food production, packaging & transportation contribute to?
What do food production, packaging & transportation contribute to?
Air and water pollution
What are 'food miles'?
What are 'food miles'?
Distance food travels before purchase
What increases when food miles are longer?
What increases when food miles are longer?
Carbon emissions from transportation
What type of foods should you buy to reduce food miles?
What type of foods should you buy to reduce food miles?
Locally produced & seasonal foods
What is organic food grown without?
What is organic food grown without?
Artificial fertilisers or pesticides
What symbol do packaged organic foods carry in Europe?
What symbol do packaged organic foods carry in Europe?
Euro-leaf symbol
What is a major problem with plastic packaging?
What is a major problem with plastic packaging?
Takes years to decompose
What does biodegradable packaging do?
What does biodegradable packaging do?
Breaks down naturally without harm
What are ethical food choices based on?
What are ethical food choices based on?
Fairness, animal welfare & sustainability
What does Fairtrade certification ensure?
What does Fairtrade certification ensure?
Fair payment & good working conditions
Which products commonly have Fairtrade certification?
Which products commonly have Fairtrade certification?
Tea, coffee & chocolate
What is the key difference between vegetarians & vegans?
What is the key difference between vegetarians & vegans?
Vegans avoid all animal products