Food Miles Flashcards

(3 cards)

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What are some advantages of food miles?

A

• People can buy any food all year round
• The producers depend on various countries to purchase prom them.

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What does food miles mean?

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The distance food has traveled to get to your plate. It is a measurement a food item is transported during the journey from producer to consumer.

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What are some disadvantages of food miles?

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• Excessive Energy usage.
• Bad for climate change - less sustainable.

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