food miles
food miles · food mileses
The number of miles a particular item of food travels from its source of production to…The number of miles a particular item of food travels from its source of production to its place of retail or consumption, used as a measure of the environmental impact in the global food trade.
» In terms of reducing the carbon footprint, food miles matter more for vegans.
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1 senses(plural, plural only)The number of miles a particular item of food travels from its source of production to its place of retail or consumption, used as a measure of the environmental impact in the global food trade.
Examples
1 sentencesIn terms of reducing the carbon footprint, food miles matter more for vegans.
Forms
plural: food mileses| Singular | food miles |
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