Reduce, reuse, recycle. Many of us have heard these words our entire lives—from teachers, family members, public officials, and so on. Yet, finding the time to actually take action can be a struggle. According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), approximately 1.3 billion tons of food is wasted across the globe annually. That’s …
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Do you save plastic grocery bags? If you do, they’re probably piled up underneath the kitchen cabinet or stuffed in the pantry, right? Instead of cramming those bags into the unseen crevices of your home or apartment, here are a few ways to repurpose them into something useful. Read on for TK tips on how …
“Sustainable eating” isn’t just a buzzword or a marketing gimmick. Eating sustainably means making carefully planned decisions about the food you eat based on deeper level thinking (i.e. where it comes from, how it’s made, what’s in it, etc.). In other words, when you eat, do you think about the effects your meal may have on …
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While finding a snack that’s both tasty and healthy may seem impossible, whipping up last-minute (guilt-free) snack options is easier than you think. Here are three healthy snack options to choose from the next time you’re feeling ravenous. Green Grapes and Muenster Cheese When I was younger, my Grandma Jean used to cut thin slices …
