GG102 Lab #7
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Wilfrid Laurier University
Department of Geography and Environmental Studies
GG102 Lab #7
–
Investigating the Cost of Food in the Face of Uncertainty
(November 6
–
9
th
)
LAB SUBMISSION TEMPLATE
Lab Section #:
Name:
REMINDER:
Your responses should be typed, single-spaced, 12 pt. font, Times New Roman with
appropriate paragraphs and the questions numbered. If you use external sources in this assignment you
are expected to cite this material using APA referencing style with in-text citations and a reference list at
the end
1)
List the items on your grocery list you created in Step 1. Navigate to Sobeys’ online grocery store,
Voilà:
https://voila.ca/
Use the search bar at the top of the page to go on your virtual “shopping”
trip. For each product, record the brand, price, whether it’s on sale, and the original price if
applicable, in the table. Choose the brand and quantity of products that you prefer to purchase. (Add
more rows if needed).
Grocery List
Record the items on
your grocery list here
Brand
Record the brand of the item,
be specific
Price
Record the
current
price
Sale
Is this item on
sale? Yes/No
Original Price
Record the
original price
(before sale), if
applicable
Eggs
Compliments Large White Eggs
12 Count
$3.29
No
N/A
1
Milk
Silk Dairy-Free Almond
Beverage Unsweetened
Vanilla 1.89 L
$5.49
No
N/A
2
Cereal
Cheerios Cereal Honey Nut
Whole Grains Family Size
725 g
$6.49
Yes
$8.49
3
Yogurt
Activia Lactose-Free
Probiotics Yogurt Strawberry
$7.49
Yes
$8.69
2
Blueberry Peach Mango
Value Size 12 x 100 g
4
Everything Bagel
Dempster's Everything
Bagels 6 Pack 450 g
$4.49
No
N/A
5
Cream cheese
Philadelphia Cream Cheese
Light 340 g
$6.49
Yes
$7.79
6
Donuts
Compliments Donuts Old-
Fashioned Glazed 250 g
(frozen)
$3.49
No
N/A
7
Chips
SunChips Harvest Cheddar
Flavour Multigrain Snacks
205 g
$4.99
No
N/A
8
Cookies
Christie Oreo Cookies
Original 270 g
$3.33
Yes
$4.19
9
Sauces
Frank's Red Hot Sauce
Buffalo Wing 354 ml
$5.29
No
N/A
10
Toilet Paper
Cashmere Toilet Paper 2 Ply
12 Double Rolls x 242
Sheets
$6.44
No
$13.99
3
Total = $53.99 with savings of $12.91
2)
The Total cost of my grocery list for one week was
$53.99
, I was truly surprised at the total
cost as it was way higher than I thought it would be. After reflecting,
I do not believe this will be
a sustainable way of living because a lot of the items on my list are a lot of processed foods
rather than local and fresh foods. This also made me realize why I
hadn’t
been feeling healthy
and I always felt lazy. This is because items such as bread or junk food lack the nutrients,
proteins and vitamins that we could get in more fresh foods. Additionally, more sustainable
goods have smaller carbon footprints as opposed to processed foods. Moreover, grocery
shopping for
$53.99
per week was higher than I thought but pricing for groceries has become
more costly, as well as the cost of living, overall. In conclusion l, this virtual activity was quiet a
surprising experience in finding out the total cost of this grocery list was way higher than I
assumed and from now onwards I believe that buying more whole fresh foods items such as
more locally grown fruits and vegetables will make my grocery shopping experience more
sustainable overall.
3)
Food prices in southern Ontario may generally be lower compared to northern communities
across Canada. This is due to factors such as transportation costs, availability of local produce,
and economies of scale. According to a report by the Northern Policy Institute, food prices in
northern communities tend to be higher due to the higher costs of transportation and limited
access to fresh produce. The report also highlights that northern communities often rely on air or
winter road shipments, which can be more expensive and less reliable compared to trucking
routes in southern regions. Additionally, the shorter growing season in northern areas can limit
the availability of locally grown produce, leading to a greater reliance on imported goods.
However, it's important to note that food prices can vary within regions, and factors such as store
competition and local initiatives can also influence pricing.
4)I was completely unaware
that Laurier's Northdale campus in Waterloo has a Community
Garden. It sounds like a fantastic initiative to combat food insecurity and promote sustainability.
I'd love to know more about this space. How can students get involved with the Community
Garden? Are there opportunities for them to volunteer, learn about gardening, or even harvest
fresh produce? It would be great if students could actively participate in maintaining the garden,
learn about sustainable gardening practices, and have the chance to enjoy the fruits (or veggies)
of their labor by harvesting and using the produce.
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