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Overview
Most people know the basics of being environmentally friendly: It's better to drink that morning latte out of a coffee mug a paper cup, for starters. And a plant-based diet from local and seasonal sources can be good for your health and the planet. But if you want to start thinking a little deeper about the impact that every snack and beverage you consume has on the world around you, here are some Earth Day-inspired alternatives to some of the most resource-sapping foods in your diet.
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5. Opt for Soft Cheeses
As we've mentioned, dairy is low on the list when it comes to a sustainable foodstuff, but sometimes you just have a need -- a need for cheese. When you do, pick Brie over cheddar because softer, less processed cheeses cause less ecological strain than the hard stuff.
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7. Pick a Pair of In-Season Pears
When pears show up in your greenmarket starting in late summer, pick up a few instead of apples. Pears ripen best off the tree and in storage, meaning they require less water and don't need to be inefficiently rushed to market.
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Overview
Most people know the basics of being environmentally friendly: It's better to drink that morning latte out of a coffee mug a paper cup, for starters. And a plant-based diet from local and seasonal sources can be good for your health and the planet. But if you want to start thinking a little deeper about the impact that every snack and beverage you consume has on the world around you, here are some Earth Day-inspired alternatives to some of the most resource-sapping foods in your diet.
Image Credit: Twenty20/@heftiba
Overview
Most people know the basics of being environmentally friendly: It’s better to drink that morning latte out of a coffee mug a paper cup, for starters. And a plant-based diet from local and seasonal sources can be good for your health and the planet. But if you want to start thinking a little deeper about the impact that every snack and beverage you consume has on the world around you, here are some Earth Day-inspired alternatives to some of the most resource-sapping foods in your diet.
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1. Look Beyond Rice
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2. Break the Palm Oil Habit
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3. Set the Protein Bar Higher
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4. Rethink Your Meat (Even Better: Eat Vegetable-Derived Proteins)
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5. Opt for Soft Cheeses
As we've mentioned, dairy is low on the list when it comes to a sustainable foodstuff, but sometimes you just have a need -- a need for cheese. When you do, pick Brie over cheddar because softer, less processed cheeses cause less ecological strain than the hard stuff.
Image Credit: IngridHS/iStock/Getty Images
5. Opt for Soft Cheeses
As we’ve mentioned, dairy is low on the list when it comes to a sustainable foodstuff, but sometimes you just have a need – a need for cheese. When you do, pick Brie over cheddar because softer, less processed cheeses cause less ecological strain than the hard stuff.
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6. Lift a Local Pint
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7. Pick a Pair of In-Season Pears
When pears show up in your greenmarket starting in late summer, pick up a few instead of apples. Pears ripen best off the tree and in storage, meaning they require less water and don't need to be inefficiently rushed to market.
Image Credit: Ls9907/iStock/Getty Images
7. Pick a Pair of In-Season Pears
When pears show up in your greenmarket starting in late summer, pick up a few instead of apples. Pears ripen best off the tree and in storage, meaning they require less water and don’t need to be inefficiently rushed to market.
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8. Stop Being So Corny
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