tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16542790.post7609814107196233286..comments2024-03-28T10:05:36.756+00:00Comments on Crafty Green Poet: Green Transport WeekCrafty Green Poethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02486633917197181851noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16542790.post-88332098904308584242007-06-16T09:11:00.000+01:002007-06-16T09:11:00.000+01:00l.l.barkat - food miles are important, but apparen...l.l.barkat - food miles are important, but apparently, according to articles I've read recently, sometimes (in terms of overall environmental impact) it is better to buy organic food that is shipped from overseas, rather than to buy local food produced with pesticides. Not sure I agree. <BR/><BR/>Marcia - yes that is a conundrum! Our farmers market is just a walk away but concentrates on meat - no good for a veggie! I think its good to support your local farmers though and if you are buying in bulk...Crafty Green Poethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02486633917197181851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16542790.post-63140392890995130422007-06-16T00:58:00.000+01:002007-06-16T00:58:00.000+01:00We found a farmers market with WA produce open on ...We found a farmers market with WA produce open on Sundays - it is a good thirty minutes plus from here. . . wonder if that negates the transport of thousands of miles, but in bulk?Marcia (MeeAugraphie)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00656288704821106002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16542790.post-68897693601946578642007-06-15T16:10:00.000+01:002007-06-15T16:10:00.000+01:00And, of course, where our food comes from. Recentl...And, of course, where our food comes from. Recently, I realized that my purchase of Goji berries from the Himalayas was not really in line with my goals for green living.<BR/><BR/>So I'm eating currant berries from my back yard instead.L.L. Barkathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13333960142447144678noreply@blogger.com