Even if you’re not growing your own produce or buying at a farmer’s market, buying foods only when they’re in season is still a big step toward sustainable eating. In the Midwest, when you buy blueberries in late summer, they will most likely have traveled at most 100 miles from your grocery store. However, when you buy them in February, they will have traveled half-way around the world. In terms of the energy used, that’s a big difference. Every area has its own local, seasonal foods. Know yours and eat accordingly. It’s better for the planet but is also a great way to celebrate the seasons!