You can contribute by supporting projects which reduce carbon emissions with reforestation or renewable energy.

Landfill methane is a gas that is produced in a landfill because the things in the landfill undergo anaerobic decomposition. A compost pile, on the other side, undergoes aerobic decomposition. Because it is exposed to oxygen, either by turning it or through the use of worms and other living organisms, it produces CO2 (carbon dioxide) instead of methane. If you going to create or do compost you can drive incredible impact, but before you do so, please inform yourself on how to do it properly.

Especially if you don't have a garden indoor farming is a great way to grow herb, vegetables and fruits yourself. These techniques dont require soil, so its very clean. You can go for Hydroponics (nutrient rich water solution), Aquaponics (Fish-tank combination for full cycle) or Aeroponics (nutrient rich fog solution) systems.

Just wash the seed and put it over water in a bowl enough to cover the bottom inch of the seed. It can take up to six weeks for the stem and roots to appear. Afterwards just plant the seed in soil, remembering to leave about half of it above ground.

Leaving the pit inside will keep your guacamole from turning brown a little bit longer and help you to avoid food waste. Another very effective tip is to add a little bit of lemon to the mashed avocado, before mixing it with your favourite ingredients.

You don't need a garden or yard to compost. Bokashi composting is a process of fermentation that converts all food waste into compost in 4 to 6 weeks. Perfect for meat, fruits and veggies. It will be a great for soil and plants outside afterwards and you really made a personal impact.

Many people toss their fruits food scraps during driving or hiking into the nature. They will biodegrade but it will take a long time. For a Banana it can depending on the climate take up to 2 years.

Being hungry when grocery shopping will make you have cravings and buy stuff that you don’t need - which will create waste. Plan your meals, make a shopping list and stick to it.

If you have a farmer in your area get in touch with him and see if and what you can purchase directly from him. You will not just support your local economy, reduce footprint but also get a better sense of where your food is coming from: and most importably access high quality local vegetables, fruits, milk or meat.

Often times it's more sustainable to go into the store or restaurant or pick up the item or food yourself. You will avoid unnecessary packaging and potentially transportation emission from delivery. This depends obviously on distance and type of transportation you would use, since otherwise delivery can be actually more efficient, especially when the providers is running on electric mobility and multiple deliveries are carried.

One effective way is to eat less animal related food like meat, milk, cheese or eggs - especially red meat (cows/labs). Meat lovers have a yearly footprint nearly double compared to vegetarians. 🍆

Organic farming for crops and vegetables has a lower environmental impact compared to conventional methods. Since fertile soils that are full of nutrients, organic food is usually also better for your health.

Eating food which is in season causes less emissions as the food has has not to be produced in heated greenhouses or has to be transported from far way - as distance matters a lot. Especiall avoiding hothouses and air freight can reduce dient impact by 10%.