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Many of us use this time of year to reflect on what we want to do differently. Whether it\u2019s getting into an exercise routine, learning a new language or calling our grandparents more regularly, there are areas for all of us to make improvements.<\/p>\n

Sometimes, however, resolutions not only help us become healthier and happier, but they can also help make the world a better place. What is one New Year\u2019s resolution that you could make for the planet? Reducing your foodprint.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The food system is a huge contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and global warming. As consumers, many of those emissions are out of our control because they are based on the larger system. But there are some changes that have to happen with us: no new law will magically stop good food from going bad while it sits unused in our fridges; to stop that, we need to take action in our own homes.<\/p>\n

This year, here are a few simple resolutions you can adopt to do your part to curb climate change by reducing the environmental impact of your food.<\/p>\n

  1. \n

    Cut your food waste.<\/strong> A recent EPA report<\/a> found that 35% of the United States food supply gets wasted. This results in the annual greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to 42 coal-fired power plants<\/a>, not counting the emissions after the food is landfilled. There are two main ways to cut food waste: the first is food rescue (for example, delivering restaurant leftovers to homeless shelters instead of tossing them in the trash) and prevention (buying less or using up the food that\u2019s in your fridge before it becomes waste).<\/p>\n

    Resources:<\/strong>
    Love Food Hate Waste<\/a> \u2013 A UK-based consumer education project that provides helpful tips for storing food so it lasts longer, a handy tool for calculating appropriate portion sizes and more
    Save the Food<\/a> \u2013 A tool from our friends at the Natural Resources Defense Council that has a lot of the same info as Love Food Hate Waste, plus a calculator to demonstrate how much money food waste is costing your household
    \u201cBest by\u201d vs \u201cUse by\u201d: What you need to know about food dating<\/a> \u2013 Our guide to understanding food dating labels so that you don\u2019t mistakenly toss food that\u2019s still safe to eat
    Food Rescue US<\/a> \u2013 To do even more to curb food waste, volunteer to support food rescue work across the country<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>

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      Start composting.<\/strong> Even when we\u2019re being conscious about food waste, we\u2019re not perfect. And some food scraps are just that: inedible scraps. That\u2019s where compost comes in. A 2019 PIRG Education Fund report<\/a> found that composting all organic waste \u2014 including food scraps and yard trimmings \u2014 could eliminate nearly one-third of all materials sent to U.S. landfills and trash incinerators. That\u2019s a lot of greenhouse gas emissions that could be eliminated by properly composting food scraps.<\/p>\n

      From kitchen worm bins, backyard tumblers, curbside compost pickup to drop-off spots, there are many ways to compost. Every community has something different, and you\u2019ll need to do a little research to find what yours has to offer and what works best for you. If your community does not offer curbside compost pickup (which would work just like trash and recycling pickup), search for private haulers, community gardens, farmers markets or grocery co-ops in the area that accept compost drop-offs. If you can\u2019t find any options like this or would prefer to do it all on your own, check out the resources below for how-tos.<\/p>\n

      Resources:<\/strong>
      How to kitchen compost<\/a> \u2013 If you don\u2019t have a yard or are concerned about attracting critters, here\u2019s how you can set up a compost system in your kitchen
      How to backyard compost<\/a> \u2013 Background info and a cheat sheet to help you get started
      FindACompost.com<\/a> \u2013 Find where you can drop off food scraps or other materials for compost<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>

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        Adopt a reducetarian mindset.<\/strong> Change is hard. Big, all-or-nothing change can be so hard that it doesn\u2019t happen. Having a reducetarian mindset means committing to mindfully reducing one\u2019s impact on the environment, without feeling chained to a strict set of rules. Maybe you can\u2019t get all of your groceries locally all the time, but you could buy from a local farmer at least once a month, or get all of your meat, eggs, or produce from a local farmer. Buying all organic groceries isn\u2019t financially possible for everyone, but you could commit to getting organic produce 50% of the time or buying transitional products<\/a>, which support farmers transitioning from conventional to organic agriculture. Vegetarianism or veganism might not be right for you, but you could commit to only getting sustainably raised meat, doing Meatless Mondays or only having meat at one meal a day.<\/p>\n

        Resources:<\/strong>
        Eat Wild<\/a> \u2013 Find local farmers that serve your area & learn about their growing practices
        Dirty Dozen<\/a> & Clean 15<\/a> \u2013 If you can\u2019t buy all organic, use these guides to help you prioritize which produce to get organic
        Reducetarian Foundation<\/a> \u2013 Learn more about what it means to adopt a reducetarian mindset<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>

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        For those who want to go beyond these three resolutions, in the coming weeks, we\u2019ll share additional educational resources to help you learn more about our food system and find ways to take action.\u00a0<\/p>\n

        No matter whether you commit to one or all of these resolutions this year, remember you\u2019re taking an important step toward contributing to a healthier planet.<\/p><\/body><\/html>","":null}}]},"yoast_head":"\nHow to reduce your foodprint for your 2022 New Year\u2019s resolution<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Many of us use this time of year to reflect on what we want to do differently in the year ahead. One resolution that could really help the planet? 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