eco-friendly. But do you actually know they mean?
The general definition of ecology is the study of methods to benefit the earth. This includes limiting the use of toxic chemicals, lessening carbon emissions, and using natural products instead of synthetic products. One reason why ecology is relevant is because you can lead a healthier life. Plus, earth-friendly methods keep the ecosystem in balance, preserving nature.
Now, you might be thinking, "wait I thought this was a food related blog, why are you talking about ecology?" Well, ecology actually does relate to food. Crops are commonly sprayed with chemical pesticides that are harmful to both humans and nature. If you follow eco-friendly lifestyles, you wont eat those chemical-laden vegetables. Also, many foods are shipped all over the world. If we bought locally-grown food, we could cut down of carbon emissions. Even the methods of how you grow vegetables can help the planet. For example, farmers commonly use many nitrogen fertilizers. However, farmers only need one-hundred pounds per acre, but feed their plants more to play it safe. What happens to those extra pounds of fertilizer? Some evaporate into the air to form acid rain. Some of it turns into nitrous oxide, a chemical that increases global warming. Other fertilizer seep down the earth into underground pockets of water. But if we use other methods, such as natural fertilizers or crop rotation, we could greatly reduce those factors.
I hope you have realized how being green extends to your food not just your lifestyle. We can all be a part of the solution to a healthy planet.
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