A lot of waste and unsustainable practices take place around food, whether in our own kitchen, at the supermarket or at restaurants. By choosing organic, local and seasonal food, and by reducing the quantity of products we purchase which use excessive packaging materials, we can all help our planet get back into shape. Go get a glass of filtered tap water or organic wine, munch on some seasonal or organic treats while informing yourself by reading the articles below!
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Friday, 11 December 2009 16:41 |
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The kitchen is a pretty important part of the home when it comes to using energy, since most of the appliances in your kitchen use energy. For example, you have your kettle, oven, cooker, fridge, freezer, toaster, food mixers, etc. You're also using a lot of water for washing your dishes, and you probably create a lot of food waste, such as fruit and from vegetable peelings. Well here are a small collection of kitchen gadgets that make your home a little more eco-friendly. |
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Tuesday, 24 November 2009 15:46 |
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In itself, a green Thanksgiving meal is not very different from any other green meal: only the ingredients change a bit. You should of course serve organic and local food as much as possible, and keep the packaging to a minimum while grocery shopping to reduce waste. But we have 5 less thought-of, practical ideas to help make your Thanksgiving just a little greener.
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Monday, 19 October 2009 13:29 |
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With large grocery store chains constantly stocked with so many various fruits and vegetables all year long, it is often hard to remember or identify which are seasonal and which aren’t. It's becoming increasingly important, however, to be aware of what Mother Nature intended for us to eat each season. Read on to find out how the growth and distribution of 'out-of-season' produce directly contributes to global warming, as well as to find out what you can do about it. 
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Friday, 31 July 2009 14:32 |
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You might have heard that Teflon kills birds, wondered exactly how a pan or pot could take a bird’s life and then moved on. Now is the time to stop, read this and really understand what’s in your Teflon pan... 
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Thursday, 16 April 2009 13:52 |
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This summer, stay away from conventionally-grown peaches, apples and even strawberries. According to a study of 47 fruits and vegetables conducted by the EWG, those fruits contain the highest levels of pesticides. |
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