Question

Imagine you have decided you want to make some changes in your food choices that impact the sustainability of our food supply and planet. List two changes you could make, and indicate why they would make an impact on sustainability​

Answer 1

Two changes in our diet that have an impact on sustainable development can be

1. Consuming more vegetables, root plants, potatoes and less of fruits that are grown in protective environment like tomatoes and cucumbers should be reduced or require storage and refrigeration like salads and berries due to the difference in CHG footprint. A good way would be to usr seasonal and local fruits and vegetables as it reduces impact due to storage , transportation and wastage that can occur in the process. It also protects the local biodiversity.
2. Switching to wholegrain like wholewheat, maize and barley instead of rice The greenhouse gas emissions (CHG) footprint of these crops are low. Rice production on the other hand requires a lot of irrigation which leads to methane emission.