According to Go Climatarian, 24% of global greenhouse gas emissions come from the food we eat. They urge us to fight climate change with diet change. A climatarian diet encourages people to make food choices based on the environmental impact of the food and/or its carbon footprint. The diet focuses on reducing animal foods and … Read More
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Reductarians try to eat less red meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, and eggs. They do it with gradual changes to the way they eat by being flexible and mindful of their food choices. Vegetarians and vegans are considered reductarians. You may be one, too. This eating pattern takes in anyone who is trying to reduce some … Read More
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That is the amount of food waste produced across the world each year. This poses not only an enormous environmental problem but it creates ethical and financial problems, as well. Countries that produce the most food waste, yearly, are: China – produces over 197 million tons a year India – produces a little over 141 … Read More
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Households of 1 or 2 people should not buy food in bulk because it may be wasted and food producers should offer cost-effective smaller packages. Cut out or reduce foods that are high in calories but low in nutritional value. This could result in a 29% reduction in emissions and would also have a positive … Read More
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A study One ‘Use-Up Day’ a week cuts food waste by a third | News | Unilever global company website sponsored by Unilever and conducted in Canada, suggested one day a week be designated as use-up-day. On that day the 1,000 families that were part of the study were given tips and meals suggestions to … Read More
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An heirloom plant is usually defined as a fruit, flower or vegetable that was grown before World War II. Heirloom varieties are open-pollinated, which means seeds you collect from one year will produce plants with the same traits planting after planting, season after season, generation after generation. Some heirlooms date back 100 years or more. … Read More
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Increasingly people are looking for foods that have a purpose, a planet-friendly back story, or that protects health. From climate change, to vegan meals to Black Lives Matter, there is a new generation of consumers who are making food decisions based on their passionately-held beliefs. Climatarians, a new breed of eaters, are focused on climate-friendly … Read More
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The pandemic accelerated the expanding war on food waste. One-third of all food is wasted globally, amounting to almost 1.3 billion tons each year. This has spawned a growing category of upcycled foods made from otherwise wasted ingredients. Pulp Chips (Pulp Pantry – Hive Brands) are an example, made from leftover vegetable fiber. … Read More
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Today, close to 4,000 brands – Ben & Jerry’s, Cabot, Stonyfield Organic – are displaying the Certified B Corporation seal. What does that mean? B Corps are companies dedicated to using their business as a force for good. Simply put these businesses balance purpose and profit. B Corp companies are required to consider the impact … Read More
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Many believe that removing cows from the US food supply would dramatically effect greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In actuality, dairy farms and milk production contributes only 1.3% of all GHG emissions. By comparison, transportation as an industry, contributes 28%. Additionally, when milk is replaced by nondairy alternatives there is a loss of a number of … Read More
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