There’s usually a large disconnect between the food people eat and the process it took to get on their plate, but you’d think basic regulations would be preventing your broccoli from being raised on toilet water. The poop farmers are putting on our food isn’t just literally crappy — it’s dangerous. The widespread use of sludge has caused farmers to get sick, polluted drinking water, and contaminated meat, all in the name of saving a little extra money to meet our production needs.
A group known as PEER (Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility) gave the EPA notice of its intention to sue last February. If changes aren’t made and this goes to trial, there’s no telling how bad the things learned in discovery could be. In the meantime, it may be a good idea to learn how to get your nutrients from meditation — that’s probably healthier than whatever your local supermarket is selling.
