Oxfam’s guide to shopping and eating sustainably.
COVID-19 is the last straw for millions of people already struggling with the impacts of conflict, climate change, inequality and a broken food system that has impoverished millions of food producers and workers. Our consumer decisions are powerful. Changes in how we buy, cook, and eat can make a big difference, for people all over the world.
Try these five simple tips next time you go grocery shopping or cook a meal.
Planning your meals, as well as saving and reusing leftovers conserves resources. Give yourself permission to “half-way cook” and embrace the power of ramen.
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Growing food in the wrong places and wrong time wastes energy. Find out what’s growing seasonally and incorporate those into this black-eyed pea stew.
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Growing vegetables and legumes, like lentils, require far less water and land than raising animals. This lentil salad includes earthy herbs, crunchy jicama, and tahini citrus dressing.
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Only a small percent of what we spend on food reaches the people who farmed and produced it. You can help by purchasing groceries—such as the eggs in this breakfast pita recipe—from small-scale workers.
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Reduce water waste and energy when you’re cooking by making this satisfying heirloom tomato and turmeric yogurt salad.
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Get inspired with more recipes from our favorite chefs including skillet chilaquiles from Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger, chickpea rice pilaf from Aarti Sequeira, one-pot kale and tomato stew from Amanda Freitag, and a versatile winter salad from Susie Middleton.
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Jocelyn Ramirez’s recipe combines lentils, earthy herbs, crunchy jicama, and tahini citrus dressing for a hearty vegetarian meal.
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Rice is a staple crop that supports millions of families all over the world. When buying the rice for this recipe, look for a brand that guarantees small-scale farmers a fair price.
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This favorite recipe contributed by Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger of the Border Grill fosters creativity in the kitchen while reducing food waste
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