The Green Foodprint

Millions of citizens realize that their food choices can help - or hurt - the earth. But with so many decisions to make (omnivore or vegetarian? organic or conventional? global or local?), how can a busy person navigate all the possibilities? How can we turn our food footprint into a green foodprint?The Green Foodprint is a concise, practical guide through the new world of sustainable food, full of inspiring facts and true stories. For a wide audience, the book highlights positive changes and the power of citizens. Foreword by John Robbins, author of The Food Revolution.You'll find answers to these questions (and more): ~ What are the 5 guidelines that make my food choices sustainable? ~ What one activity produces the most positive results? ~ How do I know if something is truly organic? ~ How do I respond to conflicting evidence and debates? ~ Can I really hold a green wedding? You'll read about: ~ The mom who influenced 902 people to make an earth-saving decision. ~ The wine detective who is saving endangered grapes. ~ The cell phone service that helps you find sustainable fish. ~ The town that was saved by food.The columnist and his friendly little "guilt extinguishers." What about time and money? ~ How to find earth-friendly food if I have more time than money. ~ What to do if I have more money than time. ~ What to do if I don't have enough of either!