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What can you do?
Eat healthier meals Start eating a more plant-rich, balanced diet – one that provides energy and nutrients from several different food groups – and reduce foods that are harder on our planet.
Meat and dairy can be important sources of protein and micronutrients, particularly in lower-income countries where diets lack diversity. But in most high-income countries, shifting to more plant-based foods promotes better health and significantly lowers your environmental impact compared to the average meat-based diet.
What you eat is much more important than how far that food has travelled or how much packaging it has. Transport and packaging typically account for only a small fraction of foods’ greenhouse gas emission.
Cut your food waste Think about how you buy, prepare and dispose of food. When you throw away food, you’re also wasting the energy, land, water, and fertilizer that was used to produce, package, and transport it. Only buy what you need – and use up what you buy. And don’t shy away from buying imperfect-looking fruits and vegetables. They might otherwise get thrown out.
Stop the waste, save money, reduce emissions, and help preserve resources for future generations. If you do need to throw out food, composting your leftovers can reduce the amount of methane and CO2 released by the organic waste.
Try a sustainable recipe Have a look at these recipes by leading chefs who are cooking up dishes that are not only delicious but also good for you and the planet.
Shop with a reusable bag The production, use and disposal of plastics contribute to climate change. Instead of a plastic bag, use your own reusable bag and reduce the amount of plastic waste in our world.
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