Eco-Cupscious » Agriculture http://ecocupscious.com Living eco-consciously and other fun stuff! Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:00:15 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Chipotle Lures Locavores, Sources Produce Locally http://ecocupscious.com/dining/chipotle-lures-locavores-sources-produce-locally/ http://ecocupscious.com/dining/chipotle-lures-locavores-sources-produce-locally/#comments Sun, 05 Jul 2009 13:00:49 +0000 Cups http://ecocupscious.com/?p=1156 I’m so excited to see Chipotle sourcing food locally!  I hope other chains take note and adopt the same procedures.  It is so much better to use local food – first for our environment as it cuts down on huge carbon emissions from transporting food across the country or even the world and second it is economically great to be supporting local farmers.  Next time you’re up for a burrito, skip Taco Bell and give your business to Chipotle.

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Chipotle Mexican Grill is once again breaking from the fast-food model.

Written by Timothy B. Hurst

Published on June 25th, 2009 on Eat. Drink. Better.

The Denver-based chain known for its clean flavors and burly burritos is pledging to use a set amount of local produce at each of its more than 730 restaurants around the country — when produce is in season.

This summer, Chipotle is purchasing twenty-five percent of at least one produce item for each of its stores from small and midsize farms situated within 200 miles of the store.

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