Local food (also regional food or food patriotism) or the local food movement is a "collaborative effort to build more locally based, self-reliant food economies - one in which sustainable food production, processing, distribution and consumption is integrated to enhance the economic, environmental and social health of a particular place" and is considered to be a part of the broader sustainability movement. It is part of the concept of local purchasing and local economies, a preference to buy locally produced goods and services. Those who prefer to eat locally grown/produced food sometimes call themselves "localvores" or locavores.

More than just another container garden, the patented Earth Box is a virtually maintenance-free system that allows you to grow food in your own backyard, balcony, or deck. A complete kit costs upwards of $50, however, so if your budget is starting to look real stringy, Cool-fool from Instructables has a tutorial on making your own self-watering

BYOB suddenly takes on a new meaning! We're not talking beer or bottle, but bags ... shopping bags. Yumsugar reported that Whole Foods will be banning plastic bags by Earth Day 2008 (April 22nd)

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Whole Foods Market Inc said on Tuesday that it will aim to end the use of disposable plastic grocery bags in all of its 270 U.S., Canada, and United Kingdom stores by April 22, Earth Day. The grocer, which features natural...

Whole Foods is discontinuing the use of plastic bags on Earth Day 2008. Here are some reusable bag options that I like.

great article about why plastic is not a good choice for the environment. Intelligently written and interesting - a must read for those that care about nature.