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You are listening to episode 2009 of the Sustainable Minimalist Podcast, a twice weekly show about intentional and eco-minimalist living.

It is 2021, no surprise to anyone, right?

And supermarkets are the number one way in which we access food.

Even if we're conscious consumers and we're committed to supporting our local farm, let's say,

I'm making a bold statement and I'm willing to bet that all of us frequent the grocery store,

at least once a month or if you're like me multiple times a week.

The first supermarket dates back to 1916, but supermarkets did not rise into prominence

here in the United States until the 1960s, and then they quickly became the number

one most convenient way to buy food.

But the problem here is that the global food system is responsible for up to one third

of all human-caused greenhouse gas emissions,

and that makes it one of the largest contributors to climate

change. So on today's show we're examining what the environmental implications

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