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The Environmental Cost of Snacking — and How It’s Changing

Do the regular quick fixes you have during lunch breaks qualify as sustainable snacks? Just a couple of decades ago, only a handful of people gave a hoot about the eco-friendliness of anything—food, automobiles, or clothing. However, times have changed, and there’s an ongoing global advocacy for industries to go ‘green.’ Consequently, individuals and organizations…

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From Seaweed to Starch: How Edible Packaging Is Changing Food Business

Edible packaging materials are currently making waves in the global food industry. Imagine eating a pack of chips and downing the wrapper right after. Such are the strange, but interesting plastic alternatives emerging in the food industry. According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), roughly 40% of all manufactured plastic is used as packaging…

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Healthy Eating Habits: The Key to Optimal Health

Superfoods or Super Strain? The True Eco Impact of Global Superfood Trends

Beyond diet intentionality and paying attention to the nutrient density of what you eat, assessing the sustainability cost of superfoods on your plate is equally necessary. Capitalism has improved the standard of living in several Western nations over the years. Similarly, people in such countries can make better food choices thanks to their buying power….

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Plant-Based Seafood: The Next Big Wave in Alternative Proteins

Experts are starting to consider plant-based seafood as an emergency option with prevailing realities. The future of seafood is looking bleak as global demand keeps rising. In contrast, the oceans are experiencing ecological pressures, causing them to yield less food. Consequently, plant-based seafood alternatives are springing up to fill in for the shortfall in the…

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