“On October 15th, bloggers around the web will unite to put a single important issue on everyone’s mind - the environment. Every blogger will post about the environment in their own way and relating to their own topic. Our aim is to get everyone talking towards a better future.”


And so two generations after Silent Spring, thousands of bloggers started talking among themselves and with their readers. On this rare occasion food bloggers turned from recipes and restaurants. Their words are strong and spare, their concern inspiring and humbling.

From all kinds of Yum How to be an environmentalist and not even know it

"The point is, this is no longer a small niche of wacky hippies flailing about in vain. It's a significant movement, and simple changes can make a difference. Everyone's doing it. catch up! I encourage every one of you to educate yourself, see what simple changes you can make." ~ all kinds of Yum, continue reading

From Belly Timber How to go green in the kitchen -- on a budget

"A few months back, I attended a Greener Homes and Gardens show. As I walked past all the vendors pitching solar heating systems, hybrid vehicles, Energy Star appliances, I became discouraged. I can’t afford any of this stuff, I thought. How the hell am I supposed to go green on my budget? Baby steps. I had to stop and remind myself. Baby steps. We do the things we can do, and work toward the day when we can do the things we can’t yet do. At this moment, for us frugality comes first. But that doesn’t mean we have to forgo being green. Not in the least. In fact, it’s amazing how often being frugal and being green go hand in hand." ~ Belly Timber, continue reading

From One Hot Stove How to use our consumer power to make choices about how to spend money (or not)

"One in a million. Actually, make that 1 in 6 billion. That is what each of us is, a teeny drop in an ocean of humanity. If, like me, you are a card-carrying pessimist, then that number will make you feel terribly small and insignificant, and helpless about doing anything for this wounded world we live in. But when I get melancholy about this, a little voice in my head says, "ek chidiya, anek chidiya", the words of a Hindi children's animation that ... talks about national unity, but the spirit is the same: if enough people put their mind to something, big changes can happen." ~ One Hot Stove, continue reading

From Thyme for Cooking How to quit trying to change our planet into something sterile and perfect

"There was a time when I wanted my apples perfect; my lawn perfect; and worried about germs and bacteria. Then we moved to Europe and I traded in my 'hose, heels and briefcase' for hoes, rubber clogs and a wheelbarrow. ... Accept that you live on earth, a 'dirty' planet, teeming with millions of life forms. Remember that all of us (even the slugs and especially the bacteria) have something to contribute. Take care of our planet and quit trying to change it into something sterile and perfect - or you may succeed!" ~ Thyme for Cooking, continue reading

From Simply Cooking How to cook green

"Fortunately for cooks, “green” cooking is no sacrifice. Cooking green goes hand-in-hand with preparing healthy, simple meals that taste delicious. Also, cooks have been reducing waste in the kitchen for thousands of years, and cookbooks are packed with tips on how to do this, from recipes that use stale bread to stocks that get the most out of animal bones and vegetable scraps. We cooks are natural environmentalists, even if we don’t call ourselves that." ~ Simply Cooking, continue reading

From Little Foodies Small ways to involve children to reduce the resources we use

"Most people who read this blog know that we're a little green. For a start we have a few thousand wriggly pets in the Wormery. We could be a lot greener ofcourse and we do try but if everybody just tried a little bit, then somehow it would surely make a difference... Maybe not, but as my dear Nana used to say, if you don't try, you'll never know." ~ Little Foodies, continue reading

From My Little Kitchen Ways to use less, water especially

"If you like me have come to the realization that you must make an effort, however small, to minimize your impact on the environment, then let me toss out a few ideas. The basic goal is to use less." ~ My Little Kitchen, continue reading

From Chef it up yo How a peanut butter sandwich is good the environment

"Do whatcha can - help the environment in any way YOU can. ~ Chef it up yo, continue reading

To learn, to be inspired, to be challenged, visit these thoughtful food bloggers. Be sure to mention you're visiting from Blogher.

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On this, Blog Action Day, BlogHer food editor Alanna Kellogg salutes her fellow food bloggers' eloquence, passion and commitment.