Eating to Save the Earth

by Riebel, Linda

• ISBN13: 9781587611162
• ISBN10: 1587611163
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-03-01
• Publisher: Celestial Arts

Summary

U.S. food production is a $900 billion industry, and each day farming and meat production destroy native habitats; pesticides contaminate groundwater, rivers, and lakes; food processing and delivery contribute to ozone depletion; and food packaging overburdens landfills. Changing the way we eat can we improve the overall health of the planet, and in EATING TO SAVE THE EARTH, Linda Riebel and Ken Jacobsen prove that we can make a difference one meal at a time. In this focused blueprint for action, Riebel and Jacobsen discuss the environmental consequences of meat and fish consumption, the merits of sustainable agriculture and organic foods, and simple methods to reduce waste, conserve water and energy, compost, and recycle. Whether you at home or at work, in restaurants or while camping, every menu choice you make has the potential to create a healthier body, a safer environment, and a balanced ecosystem.

Author Biography

LINDA RIEBEL, Ph.D., is on the faculty of Saybrook Graduate School in San Francisco. For over five years she has been associated with the Center for Ecosystem Survival, which receives a third of the royalties from this book.
KEN JACOBSEN is a researcher and strategic planner for high-tech corporations.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. vi
Introduction	p. viii
Your four most important decisions	p. ix
Time and money	p. xiv
Citizen power	p. xv
Earth-savvy Americans	p. xvi
Good news for the earth	p. xviii
Buying Your Food	p. 1
Where to find earth-friendly foods	p. 2
Organic food	p. 3
Green seals, green hats, and greenwash	p. 7
Support your local farmer	p. 10
The truth about meat	p. 13
Dairy	p. 18
Fish	p. 20
Soy, plant proteins, and vegeburgers	p. 25
Fruits, vegetables, and grains	p. 27
Coffee and other beverages	p. 30
Packaging	p. 32
Frozen, canned, and processed food	p. 34
Meals at Home	p. 38
Use energy skillfully	p. 39
Use water wisely	p. 43
Use good gadgets	p. 45
Enjoy leftovers	p. 47
Reduce waste	p. 49
Share the bounty	p. 51
Clean up harmlessly	p. 52
Maximize materials by recycling	p. 54
Build soil by composting	p. 56
Away from Home	p. 59
Dining out	p. 60
Support green restaurants	p. 63
Caterers	p. 65
Endangered species	p. 67
Picnics and camping	p. 69
At work, at play, and on the run	p. 70
Packaging again	p. 72
Food for Thought	p. 73
Are the dangers real?	p. 74
Dueling data: Trade-offs and debates	p. 81
Sustainable agriculture	p. 84
Cruelty and animal living conditions	p. 87
Growing your food	p. 90
Some final thoughts	p. 93
A few good books	p. 94
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