Here is what we can do 🌿
You can contribute by supporting projects which reduce carbon emissions with reforestation or renewable energy.
Instead of buying paper towels or Kleenex use cloth napkins and handkerchiefs since they are reusable and have a multipurpose: tissue, hand towel, napkin or snack saver.
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.
Palm oil can be found in nearly 50% of the packaged goods we eat- from cookies, peanut butter, breakfast cereal to cleaning products, laundry detergent, lipstick, and body lotion. It is heavily driving deforestation. Looking at the ingredients it is often hidden in other terms like "vegetable oil" and others. Make sure to look out for labels like RSPO and others.
Chocolate production starts with cocoa which production is often linked to child labour, deforestation, low wages and terrible working conditions. Instead of looking for "natural" or "green" chocolate look for Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance, or UTZ certifications.
If you are asked to take the cup or the cone for your ice cream we recommend the cone. Besides being free food it is also better for the planet.