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Record 1 2008-03-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • National and International Economics
  • Food Industries
CONT

Food mileage is a quantitative indicator. We propose to measure it by 1) determining the source of various food items (this can be done by surveying food outlets around campus and asking for clarification when the source is not provided on a sign or label); 2) calculating how far (in kilometers) that source is from UBC.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Économie nationale et internationale
  • Industrie de l'alimentation
DEF

La distance parcourue par un aliment, du champ à l'assiette.

Spanish

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