Methods of production and distribution:
Costs:
Improper use of pesticides, antibiotics and other chemicals.
High transport costs and therefore unnecessary carbon emissions. This is commonly called 'food miles'.
Food miles calculator. Details here.
Other environmental concerns:Food miles calculator. Details here.
A responsible approach to the use of genetically modified food.
Reductions in carbon emissions caused by the organisations operations.
Bio-diversity.
Awareness of the problems of producing unwanted foodstuffs and consequent waste products.
Excessive packaging and the use of plastics in retailing.
Benefits:
Does your supermarket chain make any claims about the environmental impact of its operations?
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