| Archive for Downsizer For an ethical approach to consumption |
| cassy |
EcotarianismI had not come across this term until I was given an article from The Times. Not sure we need another new label for a sustainable way of living and none of the ideas will be new ones to people on this site!However, I do have trouble explaining to people why I make some of the choices I do. Such as choosing a local, small, veg grower over an organic box scheme which imports veg. These choices are constantly evolving as I've found it much easier to tackle one sourcing problem at a time and I can see it's confusing for friends and family. So, would you call yourself an 'ecotarian'? More info on Ecotarianism. Ecotarian Blog Edited for bad grammar 
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| sean |
Can't read the pdf for some reason. 
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| sally_in_wales |
Re: Ecotarianism
I'll stick to calling myself Sally, far easier to explain away my choices as being just another of my wierd and wonderful eccentricities that way 
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| sean |
I wouldn't call myself one. I do find it faintly depressing that there's a riverford organics delivery service van buzzing around Torrington when there's a cheaper veg box service delivering stuff grown within five miles of here available. They're not certified organic though, so that's probably why. Bah, I spit upon the "Organic Movement" and all its works. | ||||
| Penny Outskirts |
"organic movement" does conjure up some interesting images Or am I just odd. But I spit on it too 
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| wellington womble |
I still think if you can't (or won't) buy you food closer to source than a supermarket, then organic is the most meaningful label there is. Although 'product of the UK' is up there, too.
On the whole, I buy very little organic stuff, preferring to go local if possible, but if I'm need something from a source where I can't ask questions, then organic is my preference. I've given up calling myself anything - like Sally, I'm just me. People usually shut up if I've fed them (except to ask for seconds) |
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| Jonnyboy |
Re: Ecotarianism
The problem with this article, and others is that they always troop straight to the supermarkets. If she'd bothered to find a greengrocer she could have had local parsely with her mussels rather than whine. |
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| cassy |
Re: Ecotarianism
Indeed .
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| Behemoth |
I'm Sally at weekends. | ||||
| cassy |
Does she know? 
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