Avoid holiday food waste with smart menu planning and creative use of leftovers. Repurpose holiday dishes into soups or pies, serve smaller portions to reduce spoilage, and freeze extras for future meals. Encourage potluck gatherings and use vegetable scraps for broth, then compost any remaining waste.
Looking for easy, budget-friendly egg substitutes for baking? Flaxseed, aquafaba, mashed banana, and psyllium husk are simple swaps that deliver great results. Whether you’re cutting costs, embracing plant-based baking, or both, these alternatives will keep your favourite recipes delicious while reducing your environmental impact.
Reusing food scraps is an easy way to cut waste, save money, and get creative in the kitchen! From homemade veggie broth to natural cleaners and even DIY veggie chips, this post shares 11 easy ways to make the most of every last bit. Your wallet (and the planet) will thank you!
Whether you call them resolutions, intentions, or goals, there is just something in the air this time of year – a collective feeling of reflection and possibility. We feel the itch to make lofty changes that we hope will benefit us, but these often fall by the wayside as January drags on and on and on… This year, why not commit to making small changes to your daily routine to benefit both yourself and the planet?
Nearly 2 billion pounds of pumpkins end up in U.S. landfills each year. Instead of letting yours go to waste, turn them into tasty treats like chocolate pumpkin muffins! Learn how to make pumpkin purée, batch cook, and freeze leftovers for easy, waste-free snacks that help reduce food waste.
Do you *have to* go vegan to save the planet? No! Even just a few plant-based meals a week makes a big difference. If you are new tofu, this tofu souvlaki recipe is simple and DELICIOUS way to get started. Winner winner, plant-based dinner!
Consumable gifts are a great low waste option – who doesn’t like food?! Or a free jar? Gifts in jars are inexpensive, but made with intention and given with love. This holiday tea blend, full of warming spices and flavours, is a great gift for teachers, neighbours, friends, and family!
No matter where you are in your plant-based journey, the holidays can be tricky! Bringing something you can eat and everyone can share is a great way to navigate mixed gatherings. This recipe for the classic Tofurky holiday roast is a sure crowd pleaser for your holiday table!
Preventing food waste with kids can be challenging, but it is also an amazing opportunity to learn about how food grows, food systems, food justice, and sustainable habits together. Check out these 3 learning activities and tons of tips on how to prevent food waste with kids.
Wondering what to do with your pumpkin after Halloween? Learn how to reduce food waste and give it a second life through cooking or composting.
