With terrifying stats about fisheries being depleted around the world, sushi lovers are faced with difficult questions about their favourite treats. The challenge for responsible fish lovers is three-fold: knowing which
types of fish are sustainable, ensuring that the fish they are eating
is actually sustainable (traceability, mislabeling), and ensuring that
fish are protected in the long run through regulation and market
initiatives.
There are several challenges to determining what makes up a sustainable fishery: abundance, stability, reproduction rates, bycatch, climate change, habitat and more. The Vancouver Aquarium has partnered with a number of
restaurants to create a standard for more sustainable fish in Canada:
Ocean Wise. There are dozens of restaurants in Vancouver and other parts of the country that have committed to sustainable fish sourcing under this standard.
Earth Day (Wednesday April 22), is an opportunity to reflect on being green in a world in economic (and pirate) crisis. Do we value the greener things in life or were they a luxury or passing fad? I would like to hope that the Earth is more important to us than we sometimes show. This year learn about how to make better choices and greener choices through lots of fun, green and fair actions! Earth Day Canada has a great map to help you identify events near you: Map.
Celebrate fair trade all over the world, this May 9th, 2009 at World Fair Trade Day. The International Fair Trade Association has become the World Fair Trade Organization and will host the first annual international celebration. Paul McCartney and Annie Lennox have a message for all of us Fair Trade enthusiasts:
“World Fair Trade Day is a great idea. Fair
Trade is essential for millions of people who work and struggle for survival
everyday. It’s all about justice and human rights. So why don’t you join me in
supporting World Fair Trade Day 09” - Sir Paul McCartney
