Vacuum packing preventing the evaporation of volatile components. It is also commonly used to store dry foods over a long period of time, such as cereals, nuts, cured meats, cheese, smoked fish, coffee, and potato chips (crisps). On a more short term basis, vacuum packing can also be used to store fresh foods, such as vegetables, meats, and liquids, because it inhibits bacterial growth. Vacuum packing greatly reduces the bulk of non-food items. For example, clothing and bedding can be stored in bags evacuated with a domestic vacuum cleaner or a dedicated vacuum sealer. This technique is sometimes used to compact household
Diet for a Small Planet California-based Institute for Food and Development Policy (Food First) to educate Americans about the causes of world hunger. In 2006, Frances' daughter, Anna Lappé, took "Small Planet" a step further with her book, "Diet for a Hot Planet: The Climate Crisis at the End of Your Fork and What You Can Do About It" (). She revealed the disturbing connection between food production and climate change and outlined how we can eat food that’s better for people and the planet. Diet for a Small Planet Diet for a Small Planet is a 1971 bestselling book by Frances Moore Lappé, the