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Fighting Climate Change at the Market

September 10, 2008 at 9:20AM By Anita Crotty | comment

Tesco's carbon footprint label While many supermarket chains are still getting wise to the consumer appeal of local food, organic options, and energy-efficient stores, one British company is taking the lead in helping consumers make informed grocery-buying decisions. And this time, they're not just focusing on the wellness of the eater, but the health of the entire planet.

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tags: global warming, carbon footprint, climate change, food labeling, supermarket, Britain, SOLE Food Digest, grocery store, Tesco, Carbon Trust

Green Is the New Black

June 26, 2008 at 3:54PM By Anita Crotty | comment

Everybody's going green, even the chefs in TV-land. Food Network stalwart Emeril Lagasse (who recently sold his empire to Martha) will host a show on the Discovery Channel's Planet Green 'eco-lifestyle' spinoff starting in July. Known as Emeril Green, the daily show will be shot on location at Whole Foods Markets around the country, and focus on helping families get inspired by using fresh and seasonal ingredients. And it's not just the BAM-man who's talking sustainable food, either.

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tags: recipes, Alton Brown, climate change, food costs, Food Network, michael pollan, farmers markets, planet green, Slow Food Nation, victory gardens, fava beans, broad beans, greenmarkets, Emeril Lagasse, Good Eats, Emeril Green

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Anita Crotty is co-author of Married... with Dinner, an award-winning food blog that chronicles the continuing adventures of "a couple of San Francisco food dorks." Anita and her husband Cameron are both professional writers, amateur cooks, and avid diners. read full bio.

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