, in these examples. clearly, reducing inefficiencies ie their example on livestock fed feed, for example goes along way towards creating a positive impact. the local movement isn’t just aiming to reduce the carbon... (33 replies, last updated by winedubar August 7, 2007)

the best in us. Concepts like, "locavore,“free-range hormone-free,” and "carbon footprint reduction," are becoming as common as Prius hybrids. So what do these realities, my gripes, and social concepts have in common... (37 replies, last updated by bulavinaka December 2, 2008)

, the trucks picking them up use energy to transport them to plants that use energy to recycle them. Quite a carbon footprint! Perfectly safe, potable water comes out of your tap. Four out of five children in the world don’t... (27 replies, last updated by enbell April 28, 2007)

So disturbing. I wish I had thought of it first. As an aspiring locavore, I especially like this reco: "Try to eat people who live within 50 miles of your home. They will not have to travel as far, which will reduce your carbon... (3 replies, last updated by jennywinker March 11, 2008)

appreciate the reply jim. however, im not sure i wanna make the trek from rochester and leave that much of a carbon footprint just for empanadas. ill certainly keep that place in mind though if i find myself in the neighbourhood.... (2 replies, last updated by hoi polloi July 8, 2007)

Like many other citrus, the high season is Dec/January. However, there might be some from the Southern Hemisphere this time of year — I see a lot of Australian Navel oranges and tangelos in the markets now. Big carbon... (4 replies, last updated by Eat_Nopal September 19, 2008)

,000 Chipotle flavor combinations), we wondered what would comprise the greenest burrito? Here, a look at a sustainable lunch. By Amanda Faison August 2008 Cilantro-lime rice Domestic rice, which means a smaller carbon footprint... (0 replies, last updated by snl1129 September 4, 2008)

at the communal table by default. Entrees range from $20 to $30. The down under theme kicked in as the meats at least are imported in. I wonder how that will fly in carbon footprint conscious SF. The NZ lambchops were tasty and... (5 replies, last updated by grubber4 October 16, 2007)

they are all grass fed and grass finished. Fairway sells OBE beef from Australia (how big is that carbon footprint) my wife got a steak their once and it wan’t bad. Neer as I can tell from the OBE website they are all grass... (15 replies, last updated by Jack_ January 6, 2009)

with it (not to mention the avoided carbon footprint of transporting it)... and it’s a good opportunity to try different twists on old standbys... i presume they made an attempt at a substitution at least? (13 replies, last updated by bbulkow August 3, 2009)

Has anyone read Margaret Wente’s piece in today’s G&M about growing local food and our 'carbon footprints'? If this is a topic that interests you, it’s an entertaining piece that certainly speaks to some of the... (11 replies, last updated by heavypanther February 23, 2008)

I highly recommend that you don’t buy pumpkins from a large chains or retail stores. While Stew Leonards is local (I went to high school with Tom Leonard)...let them have the dairy and the meat. The carbon footprint from... (2 replies, last updated by debvil October 10, 2008)

Haven’t tried it, but interesting caption in their product placement pamphlet: "CASK WINE – 4 Bottles in an Eco-Friendly Box Containing the equivalent of 4 bottles of wine, the result is 85% less landfill waste, and a... (4 replies, last updated by George in LA January 11, 2008)

For the holidays this year, I’m looking to share the gift of “chow” while minimizing the carbon footprint of the gifts I give. I no longer live in the area, but would like to send gift certificates to local... (4 replies, last updated by monalisawoman December 17, 2007)

! Trying to come up with a low carbon footprint dessert. Fruit salad is obvious — but not super exciting... Maybe a macerated something or other... Would love to come up with something fun for the little night-owl BBs as... (4 replies, last updated by bite bite March 31, 2008)