What can an everyday consumer do to start living a sustainable lifestyle?
I tell people to start small. One of the chefs that we spoke with on our tour said if people spent 10 dollars a week or even a month on a local, sustainable food product, then that would have a lasting effect on saving local farms and supporting the environment. So, with 10 dollars a month, try to buy something in season that is also local. Try apples; I’ve seen them everywhere, but buy local, not those ones from New Zealand. And if you don’t see them in your store, ask for them. Tell us a little bit about “The Meatrix.” I’m a true believer that if you are going to talk about a problem, you have to offer a solution. The Eat Well Guide was crucial to me to launch Sustainable Table. So when we got the grant to do “The Meatrix,” I thought that it would be a great way to promote the Eat Well Guide. What we didn’t realize when it launched was how popular it would be. It’s in 30 languages and we’re in the process of putting together a DVD. You recently returned from the Eat Well Guided Tour
