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By August 2nd 2017, we had used more ecological resources than nature can regenerate in one year.
Moving the date by 4.5 days each year would make us live sustainably again by 2050.
We will cover how to make a change locally, at Concordia, every week.

Let’s move the date – Alternative food systems on campus

On August 2nd 2017, it was Overshoot Day: we had used more ecological resources than nature can regenerate in one year.
Moving the date can start by changing systems locally. Here is our first advice on how, at Concordia.

And it’s about food of course!

 

Consuming food locally helps reducing one’s carbon footprint greatly and supports local economy. If that food is organic, then it also protects the fauna and flora (and human beings!) in contact with it. Besides, eating very little to no meat and dairy products is a lot healthier both for us and the planet.

Adapting your diet and changing where your food comes from is not that simple nor that accessible. However, at Concordia, several student groups and resources aim to make eating healthy and locally easier.

The Concordia farmer’s market brings local produce directly to students by organizing markets every Wednesday, in the fall and winters semesters, on both campuses.
Also, many groups offer alternatives to global brands delivering ready-made food. The Hive Cafe Solidarity Co-op is present on both campuses, in the H building mezzanine and in  to serve beverages and meals all day. Cafe X, a student-run cafe in the EV and VA buildings, also provides students with homemade snacks. On Thursday evenings, Mother Hubbard offers 2$ vegan suppers. Last but certainly not least, People’s potato and the Hive Free Lunch serve free lunches every week day starting in September, in the H building 7th floor and at The Hive Loyola from 12:30 to 2pm.

These marvellous food initiatives are vegetarian or vegan, and their recipes can be found on most of their websites (People’s Potato’s cookbooks are extensive!).
To support them in making healthy local food more accessible to all Concordia students, you can start by using their services, talking about it around you and volunteering when you have the chance!

Let’s #movethedate and live a sustainable lifestyle by 2050! We can do it, together and by first changing systems locally!

 

Details on location and times for all services can be found here 

For more in-depth information on food groups at Concordia and healthy eating, you can visit or contact our friends at The Concordia Food Coalition.