Food & Drink


The Unexpected Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet
The unexpected benefits of a plant-based diet not only include building muscle and endurance but also include a number of environmental benefits.
Nov 17, 2025


Sustainably Caught Tuna
Due to being diagnosed with very low levels of vitamin D, it was recommended that I increase my intake of any of a small selection of vitamin D - rich foods, including tuna, to alleviate this issue. I have always liked tuna, so eating more of it is definitely not a problem for me. The issue is that I was unaware of how sustainable the fishing practices of the various tuna companies are. Hopefully the information below will help shed some light on this concerning topic. Reg
Nov 10, 2025


Are sustainable animal products available?
Look for "certified humane" and "pasture raised" products that come in plastic-free packaging.
Nov 5, 2025


What can you do to Lower your Exposure to Microplastics?
Effective ways in which we can all reduce our exposure to microplastics.
Jul 29, 2025


Is Canned Water a Sustainable Option?
Source: Wikipedia ( Sustainablebill ) under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license Although it is often...
Jan 9, 2025


Update: Sustainable Keurig K-Cup Alternatives & Compostable Snack Packaging
Over the last few months I posted articles concerning various aspects of choosing sustainable coffee and snacks and provided some...
Jul 17, 2024


Safe & Sustainable Food Storage
Source: rawpixel.com / Jakub Kapusnak In 2018, National Geographic estimated that Americans on average use 365 plastic bags per person...
May 15, 2024


Sustainable Snacking
The previous Green Xpectations post focused on the packaging of single-serve condiments. The current topic is related but is with regard...
Apr 15, 2024


Single-Use Condiments
Image source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/stoweboyd/2298110797 Another item that can often be found at catered meetings and events as...
Apr 8, 2024


Sustainable Meetings & Events: Coffee & Tea
I was recently asked to develop guidance for planning sustainable meetings and events. This seems to be a common concern for various...
Mar 27, 2024
