Burritos are the most environmentally friendly food in the world, this is a fact. Much like religion, there is no scientific proof of this, so you will just have to believe me. In fact, there is evidence pointing otherwise, but I tell you, this is all heresy. March on soldier, march on!
In order to not seem totally devoid of any logic or common sense, though, I will take on some of the main criticisms of the environmental soundness of the burrito:
Concern: Anything that uses meat or other items on the top of the food pyramid does not represent an efficient use of land.
Response: Did the researchers take the time to notice that if you remove the top of the food pyramid, you would not have a pyramid at all? Rather, you would have a flat top structure that looks much more like a food trapezoid from the side (elevation) view. Mr. Scientist, I believe that your grant was to study the food PYRAMID, not the food TRAPEZOID. There, that’s what I thought! Boom, smack, pow, you’ve been served. Any response….I didn’t think so.
Concern: Unless the veggies are organic, the growth agents and pesticides used to cultivate crops are not environmentally sound.
Response: Did anyone take the time to consider the rights of pesticides and growth agents? They have feelings too. I think it is a little short sighted that these aren’t given any consideration. How about a more balanced approach to your views…com’on!
Concern: Wax paper and foils used to wrap burritos are not biodegradable or reusable.
Response: OK, this one is valid. I would like to tweak my stance a little and offer this – burritos eaten in said burrito place placed on a reusable plate and eaten with your hands are the most environmentally friendly food. This value goes up in spades when said burrito place is poorly lit and does not use traditionally acceptable levels of cooling or heating. Some people may call these places ghetto, but I call them green, just like tasty salsa verde.
Do the earth a favor, have a burrito today!
In order to not seem totally devoid of any logic or common sense, though, I will take on some of the main criticisms of the environmental soundness of the burrito:
Concern: Anything that uses meat or other items on the top of the food pyramid does not represent an efficient use of land.
Response: Did the researchers take the time to notice that if you remove the top of the food pyramid, you would not have a pyramid at all? Rather, you would have a flat top structure that looks much more like a food trapezoid from the side (elevation) view. Mr. Scientist, I believe that your grant was to study the food PYRAMID, not the food TRAPEZOID. There, that’s what I thought! Boom, smack, pow, you’ve been served. Any response….I didn’t think so.
Concern: Unless the veggies are organic, the growth agents and pesticides used to cultivate crops are not environmentally sound.
Response: Did anyone take the time to consider the rights of pesticides and growth agents? They have feelings too. I think it is a little short sighted that these aren’t given any consideration. How about a more balanced approach to your views…com’on!
Concern: Wax paper and foils used to wrap burritos are not biodegradable or reusable.
Response: OK, this one is valid. I would like to tweak my stance a little and offer this – burritos eaten in said burrito place placed on a reusable plate and eaten with your hands are the most environmentally friendly food. This value goes up in spades when said burrito place is poorly lit and does not use traditionally acceptable levels of cooling or heating. Some people may call these places ghetto, but I call them green, just like tasty salsa verde.
Do the earth a favor, have a burrito today!
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