FOOD
Green Actions

In assessing the emissions associated with food, “Factors such as transport distance…or specific farm methods are often small compared to food type [such as vegetables, fish, or meat]”. (Our World in Data)

DINING OUT ACTIONS

  • Choose restaurants that feature food from local farms, in-season produce, or other “green” behaviors.

    • Small businesses are more likely to source their products locally than large chain restaurants.

  • Decline plastic straws.

  • Bring your own reusable mug to coffee shops.

  • Ask your favorite restaurants to implement sustainable alternatives:

    • Use compostable beverage and take-out containers.

    • Buy local ingredients.

    • Have a seasonal menu.

    • Participate in compost or food waste reduction programs (such as donation).

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Of the 100 top solutions to reducing our global emissions, Reduced Food Waste ranks #3 and Plant-rich Diet ranks #4 as having the biggest impacts (source: “Drawdown” edited by Paul Hawken)