The most eco-friendly and ethical way to enjoy a cup of Joe is make it Fair Trade and make it yourself! When you vote with your dollars by investing in Fair Trade coffee, you are protecting against global deforestation and water contamination, as well as slave labor practices inflicted on poverty prone coffee farmers. jGj has a list of 10 Fair Trade brews for you to consider.
Shopping safe, and disinfecting and storing food are of paramount importance in this time of Coronavirus. Adopt these tips for a routine that will keep you safe and help your food go the distance.
Your shopping cart and eating habits can be a powerful tool to combat climate change. By eating just one vegan meal a day, an individual can save the equivalent of driving coast to coast and back, and 194,667 gallons of water per year. “OMD” – one plant-based meal a day is a significant way to reduce your greenhouse-gas footprint.
Don’t be intimidated by idea of a Zero Waste lifestyle. Going Zero Waste blogger, Kathryn Kellogg, will convince you that it’s not as impossible as it sounds
Let’s demystify responsible growing , transparent labeling, and the environmental impact of our food. And while we are at it, become a food advocate, helping to insure that ALL people have access to healthy food and clean water, not just those who are informed or can afford it.
Just a couple of eco-changes in each room of your home adds up to a big WIN for your health and the environment.
The GMO debate continues. Why you should be concerned about genetically engineered crops and being informed about where your food comes from.
There are so many worthy Environmental New Year’s Resolutions to be made for 2015 – but limiting one-time-use plastics is one that should be at the top of the list!
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