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Green Eating: Getting Techie
More on composting
A pile of kitchen leftovers in a simple bin will do a pretty decent job of breaking down, but for those looking for more advanced means of decomposition, there are options that can work faster, yield richer soil, and even work indoors. Bokashi is an indoor method developed in Japan for apartment dwellers. A healthy community of worms in your compost will break down organic matter fast and can be kept in an enclosed bin. Electronically controlled compost systems are hitting the market that promise a faster, sweeter smelling breakdown and can sit in the kitchen like an appliance.
Vermiculture
Community-supported agriculture
Growing your own
Hydroponics, aeroponics, and just plain nifty devises are making it easier to grow more in less space. Some are downright stylin’.
Permaculture
Aquaculture
What is The Omnivore’s Dilemma?
The Omnivore’s Dilemma is a book written by Michael Pollan, which looks at the current state of food production through the industrial chain, organic, and the hunter/gatherer chains. Pollan brings up tough decisions, like whether organic produce flown in from halfway around the world is better than the local produce with pesticides. Industrial food also brings in a list of questions over all of the ingredients that go into modern food, and the chemicals, fertilizers and other ingredients that go into the production of food.
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