The Green Movement’s Dirty Little Secret Revealed On Huffington Post

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by Michael Parrish DuDell September 21, 2009
Categories: Eats.

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One of the many perks of being a mean, green blogging fool are the pretty fantastic parties I get to hit up. Throughout the last couple of years, I’ve dawned a fancy press pass at countless events thrown by a slew of different organizations.  While most are a success, sometimes I’m left wondering how sustainable these “green” bashes really are.

I recently started writing for the Huffington Post and my first article was published last Friday. Entitled “Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner: The Green Movement’s Dirty Little Secret,” I examine the environmental industry’s relationship to food and how eco-friendly doesn’t always seem to make it’s way onto the menu.

Is beef tartar and pork-belly really the most environmentally responsible choice? Can we realistically tackle the “almost impossible” task of getting the world to eat lower on the food chain? Check out my piece on the Huffington Post to find out more and, as always, chime in and share your thoughts.


Categories: Eats.
  • VeggieTart

    I read it last week–excellent. I wish more people would make the connection. The Green Festivals seem to–at the Green Festival in DC, all the food served in the food court is at least vegetarian.

  • Michele

    Sounds interesting, but I’m not really compelled to read more from someone who “dawns” a press pass.

  • http://www.greenmeetup.com Robb

    As a marketing/events agent for a company that hosts green events, I can assure you it’s extremely difficult to please anyone on this subject. You have to start from the central premise that what you’re doing provides a net benefit for the environment – if you’re raising money for a green charity or cause, or introducing new products to consumers, whatever. If you can convince yourself and others that the net increase in the world’s carbon footprint from your event will be offset down the line by the awareness/money raised by your event, you’re home free. But that’s not really measurable or fair, for the most part. The best thing we can do as a company is to hold events in buildings powered by renewable energy, find someone to offset our carbon footprint, serve organic liquor/wine/beer and provide veg/vegan options for food. All of this is extremely cost prohibitive, especially for smaller companies. But it’s likely the best you can do, and you’re not going to please everyone.

    Robb Hughes
    Head of Sales & Marketing
    Green Meetup
    Find Green Eco-Friendly Products Here

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