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Eating local and in-season

8/14/2019

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​One way to help the environment and reduce your carbon footprint is by purchasing and eating local and in-season foods. By eating locally, you are helping to reduce pollution from transportation while supporting local jobs at the same time. Local farmers’ markets are a great place to find seasonal, local produce. 
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​Some of the fruits and vegetables in season this summer, just to name a few:
  • Peaches
  • Melons
  • Summer squash
  • Cucumbers
  • Red potatoes
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Peppers
  • Culinary herbs
  • Tomatoes

One easy way to find out what's in season near you is to use this seasonal food guide. ​Texasfarmersmarket.org is another great resource for finding seasonal fruits and vegetables, as well as blog posts about green living and healthy eating. Live near Houston? For a complete list of Houston area farmer's markets, check out Visit Houston's web page. 

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Isabela is an undergraduate at Claremont McKenna College pursuing a degree in Environment, Economics, and Politics, with a particular interest in sustainability. She spent this summer assisting with marketing research and writing blog and social media posts for the Texas Coastal Exchange. 

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