Green Eggs and Ham
by Bonnie Alter, London on 06.12.07
"I do not like them in a box. I do not like them with a fox. I do not like them in a house. I do not like them with a mouse. I do not like them here or there. I do not like them anywhere. I do not like green eggs and ham. I do not like them, Sam-I-am." Thank you, Dr. Seuss . This post is actually about a new brand of free-range eggs that have a very low-carbon footprint, but who could resist the chance to quote one of our favourite childhood books. Called "Respectful Eggs", they are hatched at a farm in Lincolnshire that is powered by wind turbines and solar panels. The flocks are small with only (?) 4,000 hens (as opposed to 16,000 permitted under EU regulations). Apparently "the hens live happy lives and enjoy constant access to large grass ranges" and they are fed locally milled wheat. They will reach the supermarket with approximately half the carbon footprint of a standard free-range egg, The green eggs are being sold at Asda (owned by Wal-Mart, and Britain's cheapest supermarket) and will cost the same as regular free range eggs. The boxes are made from recycled pulp paper. :: thelondonpaper
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it doesn't change the fact that they will have to be shipped from point A to point B and that takes gas and shipping to get them there. I imagine they won't be cheap either. what i spend on groceries every week has doubled in just the last few years and thats with us eating less expensive things. I get my eggs from my neighbor who's backyard chickens produce to many. i trade fresh herbs with her for then.
At least its an effort, and that must be commended! We nit-pick everything apart, until every effort to reduce our footprint is scoffed at. We've got to start supporting people like this, and groups like this, who at least care about the environment.
I'm a Vegan...so, I eat no eggs, but a company like this...wow.
Pretty impressive if you ask me.
Besides, not everyone can do "under the fence egg-trading."
:)
I have to agree with Freeheart on this one. By spending our money on companies who take this kind of attitude we are supporting the ideas that chemicals and hormones don't belong in our food, that it is unecessary and environmentally disrespectful to ignore the implications of manufacture, and that animals raised to provide our food deserve to be treated humanely.
Attitude is everything. If we choose to see and support the "good" that companies are doing, we will see growth in that direction. If we choose to see the bad, and bash their efforts, we will see growth in that direction. Focus on growth in the direction you believe in.
Overused, but the saying goes:
"Be the change you wish to see in the world."
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Or there will be no change at all.