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Percent of the world’s hazelnuts are grown in Türkiye’s Black Sea coast. Up in the region’s rugged hills, hazelnut production is still mostly manual and heavily reliant on seasonal hired labor. Each harvest season (August – September), Turkish migrant workers from the poverty-stricken South-East are employed to pick the hazelnuts. Due to their economic situation, parents are often left with little choice but Nithin Coca All this offers an important reminder that all food production has a planetary impact. The environmental footprint of plant burgers pales in comparison to that of meat, but if they manage to reshape how Americans eat, the corresponding shifts in global food production will have real impacts on farmers and critical landscapes in the global south. Plant-based meat companies are responsible for handling those shifts responsibly. Back in Quezon, Ordinado, the struggling coconut farmer, would be happy to provide his crop for use in Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods products. “Imagine if we could learn how to help produce ingredients for plant-based meat such as coconut oil,” said Ordinado. “We can work on the production side, while they can work on the processing side. But we need support, we can’t do it ourselves.
Until that happens, he’ll continue to work partly in construction, and his neighbors will likely continue to cut down or neglect their trees — making the price parity and growth dreams of the plant-based required to produce a single quarter-pound beef burger could power an iPhone for six months. But you don’t have to go cold turkey: Even one meatless day per week has a positive impact. Your mother was right when she told you to eat your veggies and clean your plate. Fresh fruits and vegetables require less energy to produce compared to package processed foods, and they’re healthier! A little planning can decrease food BYB Directory waste, which accounts for about 10 percent of carbon emissions. Save energy (and money) Anything that reduces energy consumption is good for the planet and your wallet. Replace incandescent light bulbs with LEDs or compact fluorescents, and buy energy-efficient appliances. (Look for EU energy labels in Europe and the Energy Star seal in the US and other parts of the world.) Simple behavioral shifts—like turning off the lights and unplugging appliances when not in use—can make a big difference.
Keep your home slightly cooler in winter and slightly warmer in summer. Automate this process by using motion sensors, timers, and a programmable thermostat. Opt for natural lighting when possible, and consider air-drying your clothing on a rack or clothesline to reduce your carbon footprint at home. If you can, choose a renewable energy provider or install solar panels on your roof. Use less water Waterfall in Nilgiri, India. Photo by Giuseppe Cipriani. Did you know that just one leaky meat industry more challenging. Nithin Coca is an Asia-focused freelance journalist who covers climate, environment, and supply chains across the region. He has been awarded fellowships from the Pulitzer Center, the International Center for Journalists, the Solutions Journalism Network, and the Earth Journalism Network, and his reporting has appeared in outlets in North America, Asia, and Europe, including the Financial Times, BBC Future, Mongabay, Nikkei Asia, Yale E360, China Dialogue, the Nation, and Engadget. The reporting of this story was sup.
Until that happens, he’ll continue to work partly in construction, and his neighbors will likely continue to cut down or neglect their trees — making the price parity and growth dreams of the plant-based required to produce a single quarter-pound beef burger could power an iPhone for six months. But you don’t have to go cold turkey: Even one meatless day per week has a positive impact. Your mother was right when she told you to eat your veggies and clean your plate. Fresh fruits and vegetables require less energy to produce compared to package processed foods, and they’re healthier! A little planning can decrease food BYB Directory waste, which accounts for about 10 percent of carbon emissions. Save energy (and money) Anything that reduces energy consumption is good for the planet and your wallet. Replace incandescent light bulbs with LEDs or compact fluorescents, and buy energy-efficient appliances. (Look for EU energy labels in Europe and the Energy Star seal in the US and other parts of the world.) Simple behavioral shifts—like turning off the lights and unplugging appliances when not in use—can make a big difference.
Keep your home slightly cooler in winter and slightly warmer in summer. Automate this process by using motion sensors, timers, and a programmable thermostat. Opt for natural lighting when possible, and consider air-drying your clothing on a rack or clothesline to reduce your carbon footprint at home. If you can, choose a renewable energy provider or install solar panels on your roof. Use less water Waterfall in Nilgiri, India. Photo by Giuseppe Cipriani. Did you know that just one leaky meat industry more challenging. Nithin Coca is an Asia-focused freelance journalist who covers climate, environment, and supply chains across the region. He has been awarded fellowships from the Pulitzer Center, the International Center for Journalists, the Solutions Journalism Network, and the Earth Journalism Network, and his reporting has appeared in outlets in North America, Asia, and Europe, including the Financial Times, BBC Future, Mongabay, Nikkei Asia, Yale E360, China Dialogue, the Nation, and Engadget. The reporting of this story was sup.