| The things what we eat each day and our food choices can have some major environmental consequences. When we take food into consideration, we tend to forget about the energy, water, chemicals and effort used to produce everyday food items like chocolate bars, soft drink or a packet of chips. Not to mention the fuel burnt getting these items to you. In this holy month of Ramadan, considering the food wastage, here are a few tips to reduce your impact. | | | | | | Eat lower on the food chain - Meat production can be energy, resource and pollution intensive. | | | 1. Eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, grains and legumes is healthier and easier on the planet. Consider exploring vegetarian options. | |
| 2. Eat locally – it saves transportation costs and helps the local economy, too! | | | | |
| 3. Take only as much as you can eat! | | | 4. Avoid throwaway plates, cups, flatware and trays. Carry and use your reusable mug. | | | 5. Eat at food service areas where you can use ceramic plates and cups, metal silverware and reusable trays. | | | 6. Avoid take-out food which is over-packaged. | |
Also there is this wonderful calculator that calculates the impact you make on the environment: http://www.cspinet.org/EatingGreen/calculator.html
I hope all Tunzan?s take these tips into consideration whenever you have your next meal and always remember the million others who are dying due to shortage of food.
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