WAT's Sustainable Episode 01: WAT is a sustainable food system?

Wednesday, March 24, 2021
by Jenna Phillips

WAT's Sustainable, À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ? Welcome to the official Sustainability Office's official podcast:ÌýWAT's Sustainable?

Referenced resources

  • Sustainable Food Systems briefing note (including definitions) by the FAO (2018)
  • (2015)
  • Food Security and Nutrition in the World report by the FAO (2019)
  • by Second Harvest (2019)
  • (2005)

Additional resources

  • [video, CC]
  • [videos, CC]
  • Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Farm Directory
  • Eco Label Index
  • (app for recipe inspiration)

Tips for promoting sustainable food systems in your personal life

  • Eat more plants and minimize meat
  • Whole foods + minimize processed
  • Reduce food waste
  • Choose sustainable seafood
  • Look for local, seasonal foods
  • Look for credible eco-labels (organic, FT, etc.)
  • Minimize packaging

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