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G2: From Field to Table: Packaging & Distribution

http://research.uwcsea.edu.sg/eastlibpri/G2FieldtoTable

Rethink your rubbish

Plastic water bottles

Food miles

Do you know how much energy it takes to prepare your dinner? You may think eating fish fingers is as easy as popping them under the grill, but just how much energy was involved in their manufacture? 'Supervalue' begins with ocean fishing and follows the process through transport, manufacturing, assembly, refrigeration, transport, storage in supermarket, purchase, refrigeration, cooking and then finally to its decomposition.