Eco-Friendly Food Practices

While the entire world pledges to save the biodiversity here are some eco-friendly practices which Foodism recommends to save the planet –

1. Go vegetarian for a day and save on the huge amounts of water, food, land, fuel, pesticides and energy involved in raising livestock
2. Try giving your electric and gas bill a break by having a raw meal once in a week
3. Be a green warrior and grow your own food whether in your backyard or even apartment balcony! This reduces the pollution and energy that goes into shipping vegetables and fruits 
4. Replace non-stick coating utensils with cast iron, ceramic and glass
5. Eat local and not only support your farmers but also radically cut down on food miles
6. Instead of tossing food leftovers into your dustbin, start decomposing them in your backyard
7. Opt for eating organic as its planet and health-friendly; because it doesn’t use chemical fertilizers or pesticides which are harmful for the environment, the soil or body 
8. Repurpose your scraps from carrots, potatoes, onions, cauliflower, celery and lemons and reduce the food waste that comes out of your kitchen
9. Opt for consuming sustainable fish and save the oceans 
10. Reduce your ecological footprint by storing food in reusable glass containers and dried goods in glass jars
11. Prevent food waste by becoming a food prep master – keep fruits and vegetables in ready-to-cook form; chop them and store them in airtight containers in the refrigerator; wrap a damp cloth around fresh herbs; store asparagus like a bouquet of flowers; et al 
12. When grocery shopping - carry your own reusable tote bag

A few simple steps can go a long way in saving your carbon footprint