How To Write Your Grocery List As If You Care About Climate Change
The novel coronavirus pandemic has had far more people cooking and eating at home than usual. And they have more time to plan their shopping list.
According to CNN, it's provided Americans with an opportunity to make Earth-friendly choices that go towards mitigating climate change.
If you only make one switch in the service of the planet, cut out red meat and animal proteins. That will have the greatest immediate impact.
And go heavy on the veggies. A 2018 study showed vegetables have less of a carbon footprint than even fish, eggs and dairy.
If this seems a bit much, remember that consumer demand was what made organic products commonplace, rather than just for fringe health nuts.
In other words, if enough people make 'Meatless Monday' a thing, it'll be one!
According to CNN, it's provided Americans with an opportunity to make Earth-friendly choices that go towards mitigating climate change.
If you only make one switch in the service of the planet, cut out red meat and animal proteins. That will have the greatest immediate impact.
And go heavy on the veggies. A 2018 study showed vegetables have less of a carbon footprint than even fish, eggs and dairy.
If this seems a bit much, remember that consumer demand was what made organic products commonplace, rather than just for fringe health nuts.
In other words, if enough people make 'Meatless Monday' a thing, it'll be one!