At Bishop O'Dowd High School, there is a living lab which has a garden in it. The culinary staff uses vegetables from the living lab to prepare meals. This is the most organic way to use food. Another way to use fresh and organic produce is by going to and supporting local farmers' markets. Food is local and transported from a relatively close region. Farmers' market are a great way of reducing gas  emissions, which will reduce worldwide carbon footprints.