Sustainability Recap Flashcards
Approximately how much food gets wasted in the US
40%
Why is food waste a problem
All of the natural resources that were used to grow, ship, refrigerate and transport that food goes to waste as well. The production of methane gas in landfills. Wasted money, US throws out the equivalent of $165 billion in food each year
How can you prevent food waste in a restaurant
Watch portion size, properly train your staff, proper rotation of product, accurate prep schedules, accurate guest counts, accurate ordering
What is sustainability
The ability to last or endure: increased efficiency and decreased waste, responsible food production methods
Why should shops in the food service industry embrace sustainability
The food service industry is extremely wasteful and chefs now have a huge influence in society over the way people eat. The buying power of the food service industry, it is estimated that American spent $684 billion eating out in 2014
Why buy local
Food is fresher and often taste better, keeps purchasing dollars in your community, local farms after use more sustainable farming methods, reduces environmental impact of shipping food, chefs develop a relationship with farmers and fisherman
Challenges with buying local
Price, limited quantities, delivery, flexibility with menu
What is composting
It is the recycling of the nutrients and food waste to be used as fertilizer on the farm or in a garden
Why should restaurants compost
It is sustainable solution to the inevitable food waste in restaurants, there are laws that have been passed in several states require large food service operators to compost
What is organic agriculture
And approach the farm that works in harmony with nature, uses natural sources of fertilizer, natural crop/weed control and no synthetic chemicals
Give an example of how organic farmers control pest
They will introduce beneficial predators such as ladybugs that will eat the bugs/pests that are eating their crops
Why is organic agriculture considered more sustainable
By not using synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, organic farmers help preserve the health of the soil and don’t have pollution to our waterways
What is a genetically modified organism
The genetically modified organism has genetic material that has been altered in a way that would not occur normally in nature
Give an example of a Genetically modified food
Golden rice has been genetically modified to provide vitamin A to the people who had consumer, vitamin that you would not normally receive an eating place
In terms of sustainability what are some things to consider when it comes to raising animals for food
Raising animals for food or cries a lot land, water, energy and calories in terms of feed
