Food Miles & Buying Local

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Food Miles are a measure of the distance food is transported between production and consumption. The more miles, the more greenhouse gases produced. A typical Melbourne shopping basket has travelled a staggering 70,000 kilometres - equivalent to almost two trips around the world. By purchasing an orange grown in Mildura rather than California, you reduce food miles from 12,879 km to 567 km. 1

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Actions:

Buy Local. Purchase from local independent co-ops and grocers rather than the big supermarket chains. In the market, ask your local grocer, where the produce comes from. Local Farmers Markets

Eat and buy in season. By eating seasonally you get the most flavour and nutritional value and it is usually the most affordable. What is in season

In the supermarket, choose items labelled “Product of Australia” - first preference, then “Made in Australia” - second preference. Choose imported items as last preference.

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1 www.ceres.org.au/node/13

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