WHAT IS SUSTAINABILITY:
Sustainability is a complex concept. “Sustainable development is development that meets the
needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to
meet their own needs.” sustainability is defined as: “the physical development and institutional
operating practices that meet the needs of present users without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs,
particularly with regard to use and waste of natural resources. Sustainable
practices support ecological, human, economic health and vitality.
Sustainability presumes that resources are finite, and should be
used wisely with a view to long-term priorities and consequences
of the ways in which resources are used.” In simplest terms,
sustainability is about our children and our grandchildren, and the world we
will leave them.
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IN WHAT CAN THE FOOD HABITS HELP US:
By teaching us healthy eating habits, and modeling these behaviors in our lives. Children pick up when they are young will help them maintain a healthy lifestyle when
they are adults.
Some of the most important aspects of healthy eating are portion control and cutting down on how much fat and sugar your child
eats or drinks. Simple ways to reduce fat in your diet and
promote a healthy weight include serving could be:
- Low-fat or nonfat dairy products
- Poultry without skin
- Lean cuts of meats
- Whole grain breads and cereals
- Healthy snacks such as fruit and veggies
Don't forget to reduce the amount of sugar or sweetened
drinks and salt in your diet.
If you are unsure about how to select and
prepare a variety of foods for your family, consult a registered dietitian for nutrition counseling.
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HOW TO IDENTIFY HEALTHY FOOD:
How to eat healthy:
Follow these steps to help you to eat healthy:
• Eat the recommended amount of food for your age, sex, and activity level.
• Read food labels to compare
and choose
healthier foods when shopping. The Nutrition Facts table and the Percent Daily Value can help you make better choices.
Use the Eat Well Plate to help you see the proportion of each food group in a
healthy meal.
Eat these foods more often:
• vegetables (especially ones that are dark green or
orange)
• fruit
• whole grains (like barley, brown rice, oats, quinoa, and
wild rice)
• lower-fat milk (skim, 1% or 2% milk) and milk
alternatives like fortified soy beverages
• fish (like char, herring, mackerel, salmon, sardines, and
trout)
• lean meat (skin removed and fat trimmed)
• meat alternatives (like beans, lentils, and tofu)
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ECO FOOD:
Eco Food Recycling was founded in 27th April 2010 and has
grown significantly on the strength of its reputation. Eco Food Recycling
specialises in collecting waste food in southern England but also reach out
across the whole of England when required. It uses specialist waste food
collection vehicles designed for the sole purpose of retaining high liquid
content wastes like food waste.
At ECO they recognise that it is important not to waste
food. It’s a valuable resource. they work with their customers to help them
minimise their waste food. But where it is wasted, it is imperative that it is
collected and treated properly. Eco Food Recycling will always ensure that your
waste food isn’t wasted twice; it will always go into an approved AD plant and
be used to create renewable energy. In doing so your food waste is helping to
decarbonise our economy and contributing towards the UK meet it’s renewable
energy and recycling targets.
Aside from environmental savings, Eco Food Recycling also help you save money. Their service is efficient and the cost of treatment
through AD is less than traditional routes like landfill and incineration. From
national businesses to small corner shops we will save you money and use your
waste food to save our precious environment.
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WHAT IS
ECOTOURISM?
Ecotourism is distinguished by its emphasis on conservation, education,
traveler responsibility and active community participation. This with the purpose of enjoying and appreciating nature with a low impactin the area. Specifically, ecotourism possesses the following characteristics:
- Conscientious, low-impact visitor behavior
- Sensitivity towards, and appreciation of, local cultures and biodiversity
- Support for local conservation efforts
- Sustainable benefits to local communities
- Local participation in decision-making
- Educational components for both the traveler and local communities
Ecotourism can provide needed revenues for the protection of
national parks and other natural areas that might not be available
from other sources.
WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE FOOD?
There is no official definition of 'sustainable food,' although some aspects, such as the
terms organic or Fairtrade, are clearly defined.
A working
definition for good food is that it should be produced, processed, distributed
and disposed of in ways that:
• Contribute to local economies and
sustainable livelihoods
• Protect the diversity of both plants and
animals and the farmed and wild species,
• Avoid damaging or wasting natural resources
or contributing to climate change;
Provide social
benefits, such as good quality food, safe and healthy products, and educational
opportunities.
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