121) Bringing back localized, regenerative, transparent food systems with Wen-Jay Ying

Green Dreamer: Seeding change towards collective healing, sustainability, regeneration

Kaméa Chayne

Earth Sciences, Philosophy, Society & Culture, Science

4.8 • 694 Ratings

🗓️ 19 March 2019

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Summary

To address the unsustainability of our current food production, how can we work towards having localized and regenerative food systems? What do we need to know about the mislabeling, or greenwashing, of our food products?

Sharing her wisdom here is Wen-Jay Ying, Founder and CEO of Local Roots NYC. Let's dive in!

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HIGHLIGHTS

[5:55] Wen-Jay: "There is so much content about food out there that it can feel kind of intimidating. But if you can make it really fun and a little sexy, I think people are more likely to listen."

[10:20] Kaméa: "Were there any specific roadblocks that you faced as a female, minority business owner?"

[14:25] Kaméa: "How did we come to adopt such an unsustainable food system in America?"

[18:35] Wen-Jay explains how localized food systems can actually boost nutrition in our foods and therefore, also their flavors.

[21:26] Wen-Jay and Kaméa discuss how not all whole foods are equal.

[23:42] Wen-Jay explains talks about greenwashing and mislabeling in the food industry.

[25:31] Kaméa: "How do you think we, as consumers, can better support sustainable food systems without letting the complexity overwhelm us?"

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Transcript

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0:00.0	I have a quick but important ask. As you're probably aware, Green Dreamer is an independent
0:07.9	podcast and we don't take on corporate advertisers to fund our work because we don't want those
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0:47.6	grateful for whatever form or level of support that you're able to share with us.
0:54.1	People definitely want more out of their food. They just don't know how to get it. We're given a certain kind of system, and then most people think you have to accept the system. If the city isn't providing this for me, if some other company is not going to make a kind of market that makes sense for my lifestyle, then I'm going to make it for myself, and I'm going to make it for my fellow New Yorkers that also feel the same way that I do.
1:17.4	To address the unsustainability of our current food production, how can we work towards
1:22.6	having localized and regenerative food systems? What do we need to know about the mislabeling or greenwashing of
1:30.1	our food products? That's just the tip of the iceberg of what you'll hear today. To sign up for
1:35.1	Green Dreamer's newsletter, which includes weekly episode highlights, positive news to note of the
1:39.9	week, and a preview of who you'll hear from next on the show. Just head to greendreamer.com.
1:45.3	I write these myself and look forward to having you there. So again, that's greendreamer.com.
1:51.0	For now, to our episode. Let's dive in.
1:57.9	Hey, it's Kamea Shane and this is Green Dreamer, a podcast for creatives, visionaries, and entrepreneurs dreaming of a sustainable future.
2:06.2	Thank you for bringing your light. If you haven't already, make sure to hit subscribe, and together, let's learn what it takes to thrive in every sense of the word.
2:19.8	Our guest today is the founder and CEO of Local Roots, NYC, a food subscription service that is
2:26.7	revolutionizing the way New Yorkers shop for food by bringing a customized farmer's market
2:31.6	right to you.
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