Living Green - Episode 95 - Fairtrade Food

The video discusses a store in Sussex that sources products from within a 50-mile radius, emphasizing local and fresh produce. The store has expanded significantly, attracting many customers weekly. By sourcing locally, it reduces fossil fuel consumption. A fair trade initiative supports local farmers, helping sustain one of England's last dairy farms. The video highlights the risk of losing local farming communities without such support.

How many customers does the store attract weekly after its expansion?

• Over 500

• Over 900

• Over 1500

• Over 1000

What is one of the main environmental benefits of sourcing products locally?

• Higher transportation costs

• Lower fossil fuel consumption

• Reduced freshness of produce

• Increased use of fossil fuels

What is the radius within which the store sources its products?

• 50 miles

• 60 miles

• 40 miles

• 30 miles

What has the local fair trade initiative helped to sustain?

• A local dairy farm

• A local bakery

• A local vegetable market

• A local fishery

What is the potential risk to local farming communities without assistance?

• Loss of farming communities

• Increased production

• More employment opportunities

• Higher profits