Callee | zero waste activist, speaker & biz owner
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Ethical Eating: How To Support People & Planet With Your Food Choices with Lauren Ornelas
Ethical Eating: How To Support People & Planet With Your Food Choices with Lauren Ornelas
Ethical Eating: How To Support People & Planet With Your Food Choices with Lauren Ornelas
Wednesday 1st July 2020
Discover how your food choices can support people and the planet with Lauren Ornelas on the Hippie Haven Podcast.
37 minutes
Informative
Empowering
Compassionate
Educational
Thought-provoking
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Callee | zero waste activist, speaker & biz owner
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Ever wondered how your food choices impact not just your health but also the planet and its people? In this enlightening episode of the Hippie Haven Podcast, host Callee sits down with Lauren Ornelas, the founder and president of the Food Empowerment Project. Lauren has dedicated over 30 years to animal rights and environmental justice, making significant strides in corporate accountability and sustainable practices.
Lauren shares her inspiring journey, from persuading Trader Joe's to stop selling duck meat to halting an industrial dairy operation in California. She dives into the nitty-gritty of ethical and unethical food practices, shedding light on how our everyday choices can either harm or help local communities, workers, and the environment. You'll hear about environmental racism and its ties to the food industry, as well as practical tips for boycotting unethical brands.
Lauren also highlights the Fair Food Program, which aims to improve conditions for farm workers, and offers advice on paying attention to company ownership when making purchases. This episode isn't just about what you eat; it's about making choices that align with your values. By the end, you'll feel empowered to take action, whether that's signing a petition to hold major grocery chains accountable or simply making more informed food choices.
Tune in for a conversation that's as thought-provoking as it is actionable.