Ethical Eating: How To Support People & Planet With Your Food Choices with Lauren OrnelasEthical Eating: How To Support People & Planet With Your Food Choices with Lauren Ornelas
Hippie Haven Podcast: How To Live A Harmonious Life
My guest today is Lauren Ornelas. She's the founder and president of the food empowerment project, an organization working to create more just and sustainable world by recognizing the power of one's food choices. Lauren has been active in the animal rights movement for more than 30 years in cooperation with activists across the country, Lauren persuaded Trader Joe's to stop selling all duck meat and achieved corporate changes within Whole Foods Market, Pier One Imports, and others. Lauren also helped halt the construction of an industrial dairy operation in California, and she served as campaign director with the Silicone Valley Toxics Coalition for six years. Today, Lauren and I are talking about ethical and unethical food practices, environmental racism, the impact our food choices have and so much more.
37:25•1 Jul 2020
Eating with Conscience: Lauren Ornelas on Ethical Food Choices
“We really want people to sign our petition and hold albertsons and safeway accountable for preventing communities from having access to healthy foods.”
Ever wondered how your food choices impact not just your health but also the planet and its people? In this enlightening episode of the Hippie Haven Podcast, host Callee sits down with Lauren Ornelas, the founder and president of the Food Empowerment Project. Lauren has dedicated over 30 years to animal rights and environmental justice, making significant strides in corporate accountability and sustainable practices.
Lauren shares her inspiring journey, from persuading Trader Joe's to stop selling duck meat to halting an industrial dairy operation in California. She dives into the nitty-gritty of ethical and unethical food practices, shedding light on how our everyday choices can either harm or help local communities, workers, and the environment. You'll hear about environmental racism and its ties to the food industry, as well as practical tips for boycotting unethical brands.
Lauren also highlights the Fair Food Program, which aims to improve conditions for farm workers, and offers advice on paying attention to company ownership when making purchases. This episode isn't just about what you eat; it's about making choices that align with your values. By the end, you'll feel empowered to take action, whether that's signing a petition to hold major grocery chains accountable or simply making more informed food choices.
Tune in for a conversation that's as thought-provoking as it is actionable.
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