An Ecological Vision of Food
Every day, in the midst of our frantic pace, we eat about 85,000 times. This is not just a routine act, but a repeated opportunity to influence our environment. Thus began the interesting meeting organized by the environmental group La Revolta, which presented the exhibition ‘Eat, Act, Impact’. The environmentalist Carles Xifra, curator of the exhibition, emphasized the importance of this exhibition as a window to understand how our food affects the environment.
Challenges of the Present: Climate Change and Food Consumption
According to Xifra, we have been immersed in the Anthropocene since the 1950s, an era defined by unprecedented transformation caused by human action. The increase in energy consumption, population growth and the massive production of plastics are just some examples of this impact.
Studies by the Stockholm Resilience Center warn that the Earth has passed several critical limits, such as climate change and biodiversity loss. This exhibition, through shocking data, highlights the urgency of acting in the face of this global crisis.
Repercussions of Food Consumption
Xifra highlighted the direct relationship between our food system and the climate crisis. Excessive consumption of animal protein and food waste are some of the main contributing factors to polluting gases. This exhibition invites us to reflect on how we can transform this reality.
The exhibition proposes concrete solutions, such as the reduction of food waste and a greater commitment to plant-based diets. In addition, it emphasizes the importance of consuming local and seasonal foods, reducing ultra-processed products and minimizing the use of plastics.
Post-Talk Actions and Reflections
After the talk, attendees debated on possible individual and collective actions to address this issue. The importance of reusing food surpluses, promoting food education and opting for more sustainable options in everyday life was highlighted.
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