Category: Food

Why Your Chocolate Decisions Matter

Over the last year, my eyes have been opened to the world of sourcing cocao (known as cocoa) beans. Watch this short video I made which provides you with an overview of the key findings. The bottom line? Your chocolate choices matter!  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Christina Lampert (@thesustennial) Thank

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Kroger Uses Private Label as a Stepping Stone to Sustainability

Front of the Kroger store

Photo Source: Supermarket News More than ever, consumers are attuned to the impacts of what happens after they’re finished with the food that they buy, specifically the packaging. Because, well, that’s of course all that’s left after we eat what’s inside. According to Packaging Digest, 68% of consumers are now considering criteria pertaining to sustainability

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Animal Meat Consumption Slows For First Time Since 2000

cows on a field

Photo Credit Above: chriskresser.com, istock.com/boogje I remember the first time someone told me that I wasn’t going to make a difference by subbing a cheeseburger for a plant-based burger. It has stuck with me for years. Even drove me to make more sustainable choices to prove that I could indeed make an impact. Why did

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