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“Global Impact, Local Plates”

  • September 30, 2024
  • michael Rafael

WHAT IT IS?

“Think globally, eat locally” is a Greek philosophy that encourages people to be mindful of the global impact of their food choices while supporting local, sustainable food systems. This movement, which was inspired by the philosophy is based on “100 miles radius”, a food movement that started in Vancouver, Canada, with the philosophy that if we consume what is produced within a 100-mile radius of our area, we burden the ecosystem much less, achieve a smaller ecological footprint and live more in harmony with the environment, takes place in Greece( Corfu- Thesprotia)

WHY IT´S COOL?

  • Reduce Food Miles: When you buy locally produced food, you reduce the “food miles” — the distance your food travels from farm to table. This helps cut down on carbon emissions related to transportation, packaging, and refrigeration.
  • Support Local Farmers and Artisans: Eating locally supports small-scale farmers, fishers, and artisans who often use more sustainable, environmentally friendly methods and as the consequence this keeps money within the local economy and sustains agricultural diversity.
  • Seasonal Eating:Eating what’s in season not only connects you to the rhythms of nature but also reduces the need for energy-intensive food production methods like greenhouses or long-distance imports.
  •  Sustainable and Ethical Sourcing: Even when sourcing food globally, choosing fair trade, sustainably farmed, and ethically sourced products can ensure that your choices promote environmental and social well-being.
  • Preserving Traditional Food Knowledge: Local food systems often preserve traditional recipes, heirloom varieties, and farming techniques that can be lost in large-scale industrial agriculture.
  • Conservation of Resources: Local food production often uses fewer resources. Small-scale, organic, or biodynamic farms tend to use less water and fewer pesticides, and they encourage biodiversity.
  • Healthier Food Choices: Locally grown food is often fresher and more nutrient-dense than imported alternatives, which may have been harvested before peak ripeness to withstand long journeys.

WHY IT HAS FUTURE GROWTH POTENTIAL?

Reducing Carbon Footprint: Local food systems minimize the need for long-distance transportation, refrigeration, and excessive packaging, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This trend supports the growth of local food networks that reduce “food miles.”

Sustainable Agriculture Practices: Many local farmers use organic, regenerative, or biodynamic farming methods, which promote soil health, water conservation, and biodiversity. As consumers and governments prioritize sustainable practices to fight climate change, local agriculture can gain traction.

Fresher, Healthier Food and less processed foods. Locally sourced food is often fresher and more nutrient-dense because it doesn’t require long shipping times. Locally grown food tends to be less processed and free from preservatives, aligning with growing consumer preference for clean, whole foods.

Support for Local Economies-Desire for Transparency: “Think Globally, eat locally” is supported by consumers who care about local businesses, farmers, and artisans. Also, Consumers are demanding more transparency in food sourcing in order to know where their food comes from.

Sustainability Goals: Events like this is supported by Governments and international organizations in order to succeed ambitious sustainability goals to combat climate change and support local economies. Many countries are promoting local food systems through subsidies, grants, and tax incentives for small farmers and sustainable agricultural practices.

Farm-to-Table and Slow Food Movements: These movements champion the use of fresh, local ingredients in cooking and have already gained considerable popularity worldwide. As people increasingly value authentic, regional cuisines and fresh, seasonal ingredients, the “think globally, eat locally” mindset is a natural fit.

Cultural Preservation: Local food traditions are an essential part of cultural identity. Supporting local food systems helps preserve culinary heritage and diversity, which are at risk of being lost in the face of globalized, industrialized food systems.

The “Think Globally, Eat Locally” movement has significant future growth potential due to its alignment with sustainability goals, health and wellness trends, technological advancements, and growing consumer demand for transparency, ethics, and local economic support. It is a model that meets current global challenges while offering resilient and sustainable solutions for food systems worldwide.

By “thinking globally” and understanding the broader impacts of our food choices, we could make more conscious decisions that benefit both your local community and the planet.

Book Suggestions:

Under the Olive Tree: Recipes from my Greek Kitchen: Amazon.co.uk: Tzortzoglou, Irini: 9781472271877: Books

Resources Links:

Think Global, Eat Local: Exploring Foodways | Environment & Society Portal (environmentandsociety.org)

2015_i1_0.pdf (environmentandsociety.org)

Think globally, act locally | United Nations Development Programme (undp.org)

Think globally, eat globally (economist.com)

A new gastronomic institution celebrates “Think globally, eat locally” | Citymagthess.gr

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  1. Science of the Time September 30, 2024, 07:07

    How cool is this "Seed"?

    Does it have future growth potential?

    Very, very well documented and written, Michael. Thanks, thorough. Topic though is a bit well-known. Did you de the ‘wow’-check? Also your tagging is a bit but well-selected. I thank you, Carl
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  2. Riccardo Giacomo Ferrari September 30, 2024, 09:53

    How cool is this "Seed"?

    Does it have future growth potential?

    I couldn’t agree more with you. Globalisation has excellent advantages but is destroying gastronomic traditions (let’s think about McDonald’s, Domino’s pizza, etc.). Furthermore, your blog is very detailed. Nice!
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  3. shabbir D September 30, 2024, 12:04

    Philosophy on “100 miles radius”, is very inspirationsal. in most cases food which undergoes transport has to be process with chemicals and additives for sustainability. By choosing local produce we not only minimize our ecological footprint but also choose healthy and nutrition rich diet over processed ones.
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  4. Vittoria Morace October 3, 2024, 12:05

    Michael eating local has so Many benefits in a local and global level, however the ” think global, eat local” is a much used phrase already everywhere in the world. I think even MacDonald used it.
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