We waste a lot of food. It doesn’t seem like a big deal but there’s an environmental impact to that waste. Not to mention the economical impact to your budget. It’s time to start being more mindful about our food so we can all cut down on waste.
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We’re Running Out Of CO2 – the resource is used to treat water and the supply is low
Whenever we talk about CO2, it’s about how there’s too much in the atmosphere which is true but we also need it. Turns out it’s an important part of our food industry and with coronavirus shutting down factories, we’re running out.
Read MoreRice Farming Produces Large Carbon Footprint – fish are the answer to shrinking it
Rice is so, so good. You might disagree but a huge population of the planet loves it. Too bad that it also has the biggest carbon footprint of any grain. That’s right, rice, grown in paddies all over the world also coughs up a ton of methane. The problem is easy to fix though. The solution? Fish.
Read MoreDoes Your Park Feed You? – new study shows that public green space could fight food scarcity
Food scarcity is one of the big concerns in the climate crisis. Most people don’t live in an rural area so they probably think that they can’t grow their own food but it turns out that growing food in the city on empty land and it could feed a lot of people.
Read MoreBring Your Own Take Out Containers – California passes new law allowing diners to bring their own Tupperware
A new law in California makes it possible for diners to bring their own take out containers to eateries and although this sounds great, it turns out letting people use their own Tupperware is quite a hassle. Still, this could cut down on one, very specific type of waste overall.
Read MoreYou Eat Plastic – about a spoonful a week
Plastic is everywhere and it stands to reason that you’ve already eaten some this week. You’re probably shaking your head because you would have remembered if you swallowed plastic, right? Well surprise! It’s microplastics. They’re in they water and now they’re in you, in us, too.
Read MoreAlmonds and Bees – industrial orchards reliance on the insects are killing them
Almond milk is super popular but harvesting the main ingredient requires a lot more than just planting a tree and watching them flourish. It takes the work of a lot of bees and that work is killing them through a variety of ways.
Read MorePossible Potato Shortage – climate change effects french fries
Like french fries? Or other assorted potato based dish? You wouldn’t be alone, most people do and we’re going to have to live with less because last season wasn’t great so there might be a shortage and this is partially thanks to climate change.
Read MoreVeganuary – test out veganism this month
Happy January! It’s Veganuary! A month where people try on vegan living for a little while and if they like it, stick with it for the whole entire year. Not sure where to start? Well there’s a website for that! The site has recopies and tips to get you through the month. But if you’re doing it for climate reasons, there are some things to consider.
Read MoreEating For Conservation – new plan to turn destructive species into a food source
When it comes to climate action, people generally recommend eating less meat but that’s not the case for every location! In order to help the bull kelp of northern California survive, there’s a new, radical plan: Eat the purple sea urchins that are decimating it.
Read MorePeak Meat – we should really start seeing the amount of meat we eat drop
People have been coming down pretty hard on livestock since the world has been catching up on the fact that we need to make changes to avoid a climate catastrophe. Well, the news for herd animals isn’t getting better as scientists begin calling for “peak meat” to be found this decade.
Read MoreBottled Water Isn’t Necessary – court blocks company in move to privatize water
In case you didn’t know, in areas where there is available tap water, bottling water for sale is not an essential public service. You probably already assumed that but that didn’t keep Nestle from trying to be listed as one in their ongoing attempts to privatize water all over the United States.
Read MoreWaste Free Kitchen Handbook – get more out of your food, less for the bin
A ridiculous amount of food goes to waste. Veggies we don’t get time to eat, leftovers that go to waste, parts of food that we just don’t know what to do with. The Waste Free Kitchen Handbook will help you get more out of food, and put less in the bin.
Read MoreVR Headsets for Cows – an interesting experiment in anxiety reduction
Cows get anxious and when they are anxious, the milk they make isn’t as good. To help cows stay chill, one Russian farm is testing out VR headsets to help to help settle them down and boost their moods. If nothing else, it’s certainly an innovative way to solve the issue.
Read MoreInfarm – the indoors farm alternative
Fresh food is the best food but if you don’t happen to live in or very close to farms chances of you getting something fresh from the earth are slim and expensive. Enter Infarm, the modular, indoor farm for groceries and restaurants.
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