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by barbecue_sauce 2656 days ago
This is a rather elitist perspective.
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Eating fruits and vegetables that can easily be composted is elitist? News to me.
Ever heard of a food desert?
Give me a break. First address the atrosious food consumption habits within the 94% of US population who do not live in so called food deserts before it can be used to justify the behavior of the vast majority.
Poverty? Marketing?
What? It's often helpful to form a full sentence if you want others to engage in a discussion with you.
Since we asked you repeatedly not to do flamewars like this, I've banned this account.
I had not and your comment was not helpful in explaining the term either.

According to Wikipedia (if anyone cares..): "A food desert is an area, especially one with low-income residents, that has limited access to affordable and nutritious food. In contrast, an area with supermarkets or vegetable shops is a food oasis. The designation considers the type and quality of food available to the population, in addition to the number, nature, and size of food stores that are accessible. Food deserts are characterized by a lack of supermarkets which decreases residents' access to fruits, vegetables and other whole foods."

Fruits and vegetables are often packed in plastic as well.