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How Far Does Your Food Travel to Get to Your Plate?

October 3, 2004

Quite far, it turns out. The average American meal travels about 1,500 miles to get from farm to plate — which translates into a significant greenhouse gas output for transporting foodstuffs over long distances. This short-subject article outlines the environmental argument for buying food produced closer to home. Includes a comparison of “food mile” distances for items on sale at markets in Chicago and San Francisco.

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