Cheap food Quote by Prince Charles
“The price of apparently cheap food is costing nothing less than the Earth.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Climate Change Address, Prince Charles, 2021
Cheap food production hides massive environmental costs, threatening planetary health.
In simple terms: Low‑cost food harms the Earth.
Choose sustainable options.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- grocery shopping
- policy making
- education campaigns
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance affordability with sustainability?
- What policies could reduce hidden environmental costs?
Sustainable alternatives can be pricier.