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 Stories About: advice AND Ask Umbra AND ecological footprint AND food AND green living
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You Are What You Buy
On the impact of food purchases |
Umbra Fisk |
19 Sep 2007 |
Ask Umbra |
| Hi Umbra, I practically live on Lean Cuisine (that brand specifically -- they are frequently on sale for $2 each). In my community, the plastic tray is recyclable, as is the cardboard box. The only thing that goes in the trash is the film that covers the tray. Microwave time averages five minutes per entree. Total dirty dishes: one fork. I have a friend who swears I'm a hypocrite -- that cooking is "better" ... |
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| Topics: advice, Ask Umbra, ecological footprint, food, green living (all these topics) |
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