17. Drink Arabica

The plantations of the Arabian coffee tree (Arabica coffee) growing in the shade, according to research, are home to about 150 species of birds. If coffee trees are grown in the bright sun, the number of its inhabitants is reduced to 20-50 species. Due to the demand for cheap coffee, many producers have switched to growing “sunny” varieties, for which they use more pesticides and fertilizers. You can protect birds as well as reduce the use of chemicals by opting for Arabica.

18. Be a vegetarian once a week.

To get 500 g of meat, you need about 10,000 liters of water: 20 times more than for the production of potatoes of the same weight. In addition, animals such as cows produce huge amounts of methane, the number 2 gas on the list of greenhouse gases.

19. Buy fish with the MSC certification

MSC certification benefits fishermen who operate legally. The certification program itself aims to recognize sustainable fishing.

20. Support domestic producers

The goods from the supermarket have come a long way to get closer to you. To reduce the carbon footprint of all trucks, ships, and planes that deliver goods to your store, buy more local produce. And you will help the farmers at the same time.

21. Do not preheat the oven

Cookbooks tell you to preheat the oven. This requirement can often be ignored. If you are not going to bake pies, turn on the oven when you put the dish in it. And unnecessary manipulations with the oven door are not good even for baked goods – so always first evaluate the degree of doneness through the glass.

22. Avoid plastic bags

The world uses from 500 million to 1 billion plastic bags annually. There is no reason not to believe studies that claim that small particles of polyethylene trapped in the ocean are already beginning to destroy the food chain! When shopping, take a canvas bag with you.