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  free water

  Hi Tom - I didn't see anyone peddling water at Terra Madre and there was definately free water - there were a couple stands on the sidelines where volunteers were pouring (bottled water) into paper cups for you. I'm not an expert, but filtering Italy's chlorinated-among-other-things water probably wouldn't make it any more drinkable. In the end, I think everyone/every organization/every country has to start somewhere. I think it's a great feat that Terra Madre even exists and it's improving every time - this year they had recycling bins, for instance.
  Regarding Rebecca's comment about Terra Madre, "the whole experience lacked any real substance or even purpose (in 2006)" - I couldn't disagree more. For me, the underlying theme of Terra Madre was giving much needed pride and respect back to farmers around the world. And it goes much deeper than that of course, because hundreds of cultures were together in the same room exchanging stories and experiences. It was a very moving few days for me.
  Salone del Gusto is another story, of course, since it is open to the general public and therefore people that have perhaps less awareness than the average Terra Madre goer. But, again, we're all learning and I think it's a way for people to go and experience food where the farmers/producers are there, have a chat, perhaps learn something that changes their habits in small, but meaningful ways.

  Greetings,
  ClaudiaOn Where Slow Food Nation rejected bottled water, Terra Madre embraced it posted 1 year ago 3 Responses