Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
3/5
Ebook233 pages5 hours
Sustainable Food
Rating: 0 out of 5 stars
()
About this ebook
In this companion book to the bestselling Sustainable House, the attention is turned to reducing the carbon emissions associated with growing, processing, transporting, selling, and disposing of food. Using the author's personal experiences as its anchor, this handbook contains practical advice on establishing community and backyard vegetable gardens, keeping chooks and bees, and reducing water usage, along with insights into dealing with councils, sidelining supermarkets, and what pepole eat and why. A template is provided for those wishing to learn sustainability measures and put them into practice.
Related to Sustainable Food
Related ebooks
The Spare Room A Breath from Elsewhere: Musings on Gardens Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Wild Winter: In search of nature in Scotland's mountain landscape Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsStepping Off: Rewilding and Belonging in the South-West Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Eat Like Your Ancestors (From the Ground Beneath Your Feet): A Sustainable Food Journey Around the English West Midlands Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsJack & Mollie (& Her) Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsGardening in Pyjamas: Horticultural enlightenment for obsessive dawn raiders Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsA Spotter’s Guide to the Countryside: Uncovering the wonders of Britain’s woods, fields and seashores Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLetters from The Gardeners Cottage: The first full year of rewilding a life on the west coast of Scotland. Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsA Dark History of Tea Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Eat…Think…Heal: One Family’S Story of Discovering the Healing Powers of Food and Thought Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Artist, the Cook, and the Gardener: Recipes Inspired by Painting from the Garden Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsWildwoods: The Magic of Ireland's Native Woodlands Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe History of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsJourney To The Future: A Better World Is Possible Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Wild Women of a Certain Age Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSome English Gardens Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Carefree Garden: Letting Nature Play Her Part Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsFood for Thought: Selected Writings Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsStop Lying: The Truth About Weight Loss ... but you''re not going to like it. Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsOver the Wide and Trackless Sea Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5French Country Cottage Christmas Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Naked Rabbi: His Colourful Life, Campaigns and Controversies Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsA Garden of One's Own: Writings of Elizabeth Lawrence Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSud de France Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSummary of Annie F. Downs's That Sounds Fun Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSummary of James Rebanks' The Shepherd's Life Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsA Green Granny's Garden Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Notes From the Dementia Ward Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Painting the Light Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Gardening For You
The Self-Sufficient Backyard Homestead Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsNative American Herbalist Bible: A Handbook of Native American Herbs Usage in Modern Day Life and Recipes for Aliments Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Alchemy of Herbs - A Beginner's Guide: Healing Herbs to Know, Grow, and Use Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Backyard Homesteading: A Back-to-Basics Guide to Self-Sufficiency Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Mini Farming: Self-Sufficiency on 1/4 Acre Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Complete Medicinal Herbal: A Practical Guide to the Healing Properties of Herbs Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Lost Book of Simple Herbal Remedies: Discover over 100 herbal Medicine for all kinds of Ailment Inspired By Barbara O'Neill Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsCunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden: Grow, Harvest, and Arrange Stunning Seasonal Blooms Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Green Witch's Garden: Your Complete Guide to Creating and Cultivating a Magical Garden Space Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Big Book of Backyard Medicine: The Ultimate Guide to Home-Grown Herbal Remedies Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsAnimal, Vegetable, Miracle - 10th anniversary edition: A Year of Food Life Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Cannabis Grow Bible: The Definitive Guide to Growing Marijuana for Recreational and Medical Use Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Well-Gardened Mind: The Restorative Power of Nature Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Complete Language of Flowers: A Definitive and Illustrated History Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Square Foot Gardening: A Beginner's Guide to Square Foot Gardening at Home Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5Gardening Hacks: 300+ Time and Money Saving Hacks Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Midwest-The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies, Unlock the Secrets of Natural Medicine at Home Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsFloriography: An Illustrated Guide to the Victorian Language of Flowers Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Edible Wild Plants Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Year-Round Indoor Salad Gardening: How to Grow Nutrient-Dense, Soil-Sprouted Greens in Less Than 10 days Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Self-Sufficiency Handbook: Your Complete Guide to a Self-Sufficient Home, Garden, and Kitchen Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Wild Witchcraft: Folk Herbalism, Garden Magic, and Foraging for Spells, Rituals, and Remedies Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5When I Come Home Again: 'A page-turning literary gem' THE TIMES, BEST BOOKS OF 2020 Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Houseplants 101: How to choose, style, grow and nurture your indoor plants: The Green Fingered Gardener, #4 Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Herbalist's Bible: John Parkinson's Lost Classic Rediscovered Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Complete Kitchen Garden: An Inspired Collection of Garden Designs & 100 Seasonal Recipes Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Backyard Pharmacy: Growing Medicinal Plants in Your Own Yard Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Related podcast episodes
The Beauty of Biodynamic Growing with Fern Verrow’s Jane Scotter - Episode 30 0% found this document usefulNigella Lawson: Mark talks with the Queen of British Cooking, Offers Spring Recipes, and Answers Your Questions 0% found this document useful49: Down to Earth: A Farming Revival 0% found this document usefulMeera Sodha's Daily Dal: This is one of Meera's most treasured recipes from her Mum. It’s a fool proof dish,... 0% found this document usefulTalking Permaculture and Retrosuburbia | David Holmgren: Episode 128 0% found this document usefulCalm Christmas with Beth Kempton: how to have a calm and intentional December and New Year with Beth Kempton 0% found this document usefulMonty Don: Sue Lawley's castaway is horticulturalist and broadcaster Monty Don 100% found this document usefulIanto Evans - Natural Builder: The Hand Sculpted House 0% found this document usefulHow Did You Win Great British Bake Off? with Nancy Birtwhistle, Winner of Great British Bake Off Series 5 0% found this document usefulPenelope Lively: Author Penelope Lively discusses her formative creative influences and experiences. 0% found this document usefulSlow productivity with Dr Kate Litterer 0% found this document usefulNigel Slater: Sue Lawley's castaway is cookery writer Nigel Slater 0% found this document usefulPaint It Black 0% found this document usefulMourne Textiles's Mario Sierra on hand-weaving. 0% found this document useful
Related articles
LAST-MINUTE gifts BBC Good Food MagazineArticle
LAST-MINUTE gifts
Dec 1, 2022
4 min readPETA MATHIAS ‘My Life Has Begun Again At 72’ Australian Women’s Weekly NZArticle
PETA MATHIAS ‘My Life Has Begun Again At 72’
Aug 10, 2022
7 min readThe Guiding Principles Of Eco-gardening Homes & GardensArticle
The Guiding Principles Of Eco-gardening
Dec 2, 2021
3 min readA New Dawn Gardens Illustrated MagazineArticle
A New Dawn
Jan 4, 2024
3 min readBack To Basics Country StyleArticle
Back To Basics
Jan 5, 2022
4 min readMoving To The Country Country StyleArticle
Moving To The Country
Jun 21, 2023
6 min readBass Coast Farmhouse By John Wardle Architects HousesArticle
Bass Coast Farmhouse By John Wardle Architects
Nov 27, 2022
5 min readTrack Changes Gardens Illustrated MagazineArticle
Track Changes
Jan 4, 2024
4 min readHarvest High Pip MagazineArticle
Harvest High
May 5, 2022
4 min readNatural World 25 Beautiful HomesArticle
Natural World
Sep 7, 2023
2 min readHéléna Dove Gardens Illustrated MagazineArticle
Héléna Dove
Mar 1, 2023
2 min readShades Of Grey Vogue LivingArticle
Shades Of Grey
Apr 26, 2022
3 min readRunnings Wild Gardens Illustrated MagazineArticle
Runnings Wild
Jul 12, 2023
3 min readHow To Garden Like A Nonno frankie MagazineArticle
How To Garden Like A Nonno
Dec 5, 2021
There is nothing better than having a nonno, and I should know: I had two of them. Nonnos are no-nonsense, hard-working and cheeky. They know how to fix things, how to make things, how to grow things, how to care for things. They basically know all t
6 min readSimple Pleasures Gourmet TravellerArticle
Simple Pleasures
Aug 22, 2021
3 min readHe’s A Blooming Talent Country LifeArticle
He’s A Blooming Talent
Apr 22, 2020
3 min readOne With Nature Country StyleArticle
One With Nature
Jul 19, 2023
3 min readNature And Nurture Gardens Illustrated MagazineArticle
Nature And Nurture
Aug 9, 2022
4 min readSpecial Thread ASPIRE DESIGN AND HOMEArticle
Special Thread
Sep 6, 2021
3 min readAlice’s Life In Plants Essential Kitchen Bathroom BedroomArticle
Alice’s Life In Plants
Aug 4, 2020
1 min readTime and Space Traveler MILIEUArticle
Time and Space Traveler
Sep 1, 2021
3 min readHow To Plant Baskets BBC Gardeners' WorldArticle
How To Plant Baskets
Jul 13, 2023
10 min readPrue Venebles: Evolving Form In A Domestic Landscape Ceramics: Art and PerceptionArticle
Prue Venebles: Evolving Form In A Domestic Landscape
Nov 1, 2019
17 min readA Literary Land BritainArticle
A Literary Land
Oct 5, 2018
4 min readSt Martins Lane By Matt Gibson Architecture And Design With Kestie Lane Studio HousesArticle
St Martins Lane By Matt Gibson Architecture And Design With Kestie Lane Studio
Jan 29, 2023
4 min readWelcome Mollie MakesArticle
Welcome
Oct 5, 2021
1 min readFORWARD Thinkers MILIEUArticle
FORWARD Thinkers
Mar 1, 2023
5 min readHetty Mckinnon Embraces Nostalgia Dumbo FeatherArticle
Hetty Mckinnon Embraces Nostalgia
Nov 17, 2022
13 min readOut Of The Blue BBC Countryfile MagazineArticle
Out Of The Blue
Sep 21, 2023
4 min readPip Noticeboard Pip MagazineArticle
Pip Noticeboard
Nov 2, 2022
National Urban Agriculture Month is happening between 1–30 November and everyone’s invited! Brought to you by Sustain: The Australian Food Network, it’s a month-long celebration of urban agriculture, featuring a range of exciting events happening rig
2 min read
Reviews for Sustainable Food
Rating: 0 out of 5 stars
0 ratings
0 ratings0 reviews
Book preview
Sustainable Food - Michael Mobbs
Enjoying the preview?
Page 1 of 1