If global food waste was a country, it would be the 3rd largest omitter of greenhouse gases. The good news is that food waste is easy - it just takes some planning.

Here are some ways to plan and help reduce food waste:

1. Roughly 40% of the food we produce in the United States never gets eaten. That’s staggering!

2. Simply change the size of your plate.....it can prevent you from taking too much food which might end up in the trash.

3. Plan better when going to the grocery store. Look at expiration dates. Only purchase what you need.

Here’s a link to a printable option to help you plan your grocery store trips: https://noshingwiththenolands.com/how-to-make-an-organized-grocery-list/

There are also apps which you can use to help you plan: https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/the-10-best-grocery-shopping-apps/

3. Do you have any tips of your own? Let us know in the comments below.

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Have you ever seen a plant burp? The answer is likely no, although if you have please comment below! In the third of this three part series, we take a look at foods to incorporate into your meals to help fight climate change.

Here are foods to enjoy in your meals, and you’ll be happy to know that you’re fighting climate change along the way:

1. Lentils
2. Tomatoes
3. Broccoli
4. Tofu
5. Nuts
6. Rice
7. Potatoes
8. Green Peas
9. Oranges
10. Beans

Try one, just to get started. Let us know how it’s going!

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In this three part series, we’re focusing on easy ways to understand your existing diet and how to impact climate change with your food choices. You may have heard that plant-based diets are best, and we’re here to say that if you’re not ready to go vegan, you can still make an impact.

Here’s how:

1. Click ‘Join’ above. Keep in mind that what we all need to do is consume foods and beverages that result in low greenhouse gas emissions.

2. What foods should you try and avoid, or cut back on? Those which are high in greenhouse gas emissions. Meat, animal products, and those with sugar or palm oil are all included. Want to know why these are high in emissions? https://www.eany.org/our-work/team-blogs/5-foods-eat-5-avoid-help-planet

3. Remember, take small steps. Become a ‘flexitarian’ - you can still eat meat, but begin taking small steps to help our environment. This is a great article to get started on some small changes: https://www.cnn.com/2018/10/18/health/plant-based-diet-climate-change-food-drayer/index.html

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