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How To Reduce Your Bread Waste Today
Introduction Bread waste is common and easily avoidable, through a variety of different ways. This article is going to go into detail on when bread becomes unsafe to eat, ways you can prolong the life of your bread and what to do with leftover bread. According to a global report from the United Nations Environmental […]
The Most Sustainable Diet? What You Need To Know
Introduction Is there a ‘Most Sustainable Diet’? Let’s find out. Eating sustainably is a simple term that comes with a lot of associations and caveats. However, there is a huge difference between eating environmentally sustainably and eating sustainably. Vegan diets have been glamorised for their environmental and ethical focus, as they should be. However, these […]
Climate Impact Labels: Innovative Solution To The Climate Crisis?
What are Climate Impact Labels? Climate Impact labels are the concept that food in shops should have High, Moderate and Low Carbon climate impact labels, stating the status of the foods and whether they are environmentally sustainable. A recent study from John Hopkins found tested how effective High and low climate impact labels on fast […]
2 Super Easy Vegan Pancake Recipes You Have To Try!
Introduction Just because you are vegan doesn’t mean you have to miss Pancake Day! Here are 3 vegan pancake recipes you have to try out. One vegan banana pancake recipe and another oatmeal pancake recipe. Vegan Banana Pancake Recipe This makes around 6 regular-sized pancakes, perfect to share or treat yourself! Each Pancake (Not including […]
Surprising Ways Microplastics Are Damaging Your Health
What Are Micro Plastics? Microplastics are tiny plastic shards or pieces that result from commercial product development and the breakdown of larger plastics. By the U.S National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) microplastics are any fragment of plastic less than 5mm in length. Consumption of Microplastics Researchers estimate that more than 8.3 billion tonnes of […]
5 Shocking Ways You Can Reduce Food Wastage Right Now
Introduction How well do you know the reality of food wastage, how common is it actually? Food wastage has become accepted and sometimes glorified on social media, through the exposure of viral TikTok videos of users wasting litres of sauces and tonnes of food. We all know the videos. In this article we are going […]
Are Vegan Protein Sources Actually Complete or Not?
Introduction In this article we will be looking at: How much protein is needed for the average person, the 9 essential amino acids, a variety of complete vegan protein sources and how to combine vegan protein sources to ensure you are meeting all your protein needs. How Much Protein Do You Need? Many people worry […]
Palm Oil: The Good, Bad And The Ugly!
Introduction In this article, I’m going to explain why Palm oil is so prevalent in our goods varying from; food to cleaning products. As well as the direct and indirect effects that correspond with deforestation. The impacts of Palm oil include the loss of biodiversity and the effect of pollution on the environment. Resulting in […]
Is Monoculture Amazing Or Terrible For The Environment?
In this article, I am going to discuss what monoculture is and why it is a common farming practice. I will also look into what issues arise from this and how you can go about funding sustainable farming practices. What is Monoculture? Monoculture or monocropping refers to the agricultural practice of growing a single crop […]