Choosing organic, in-season fresh produce is good for the planet. Which of the following methods for preparing that produce is another good eco-friendly idea?
b. sautéing in organic oil
Buying organic and in-season produce has environmental benefits, and preparing these foods with organic oils such as Spectrum® Organic Canola, Olive or Coconut Oil is another eco-friendly decision!
True or False? Purchasing larger size products can be beneficial to the environment.
a. true
Purchasing products in larger, "value size" containers or in bulk means less packaging and transportation per serving — and it's easier on the wallet, too.
You can make your family's "brown bags" greener with which of the following eco-friendly choices?
d. all of the above
To make "brown bag" lunches more eco-friendly, pack them in our recycled, reusable Better Bags; choose reusable and recyclable food containers; and include organic crackers, cookies, snacks, produce and other foods.
Which of the following is considered a good source of non-animal protein?
d. all of the above
Beans and lentils, hummus and nut butters, such as all natural MaraNatha peanut or almond butter, are all considered good sources of non-animal protein because they provide more than 10% of the recommended daily value.
A shopping tip for picking the freshest, best-tasting produce and minimizing the environmental impact is to:
a. shop for what's local, organic and in season
A shopping tip for picking the freshest, best-tasting produce and minimizing the environmental impact is to shop for what's local, organic and in season. Choosing organic reduces the use of pesticides and herbicides; choosing local has many benefits for your community; and choosing what's in season is not only eco-friendly for a variety of reasons, it also gives you the best chance of enjoying the food at its peak flavor.
Why would you want to make Tropicana Trop50 your main squeeze in the morning?
d. all of the above
Tropicana Trop50 contains 50% less sugar and calories than orange juice, no artificial sweeteners and each 8-ounce glass has 100% of your day's vitamin C.
Products labeled "made with organic ingredients" must contain:
c. 70% organic ingredients
Processed products that contain at least 70 percent organic ingredients can use the phrase "made with organic ingredients" on the label, but they may not be labeled organic or display the USDA organic seal. Products labeled organic must consist of at least 95 percent organically produced ingredients (excluding water and salt).
What is the best way to avoid genetically modified organisms (GMOs)?
c. Choose organic
Buying organic is the easiest way to avoid genetically modified ingredients. U.S. regulations currently do not require labeling of foods that contain GMOs; however, they do not permit GMOs in products labeled organic.
Which new product can you buy right now to support Cool Earth, an organization working to halt climate change by preserving the rainforest?
d. orange juice and reduced calorie orange juice beverage
Orange you glad it's so easy to help save the rainforest? Visit www.tropicanarainforest.com and enter unique codes from specially marked Trop50 and Tropicana Pure Premium® cartons. Each code saves 100 square feet of endangered rainforest. Look for the Cool Earth logo on the carton.
My fridge is from 1982, but still works well. Is it worth it to replace it with a new one?
c. Yes, a new one is much more efficient
Replacing a fridge made before 1993 is worth it because new models are dramatically more efficient—even when the old model works perfectly. Also, since refrigerant and seals start to leak, performance tends to degrade over time. Visit the Department of Energy fridge calculator to learn how much it costs to run your refrigerator. Other ways to improve the efficiency of your fridge include positioning it away from heat sources (ovens, dishwashers, direct sun), allowing air to circulate around condenser coils, cleaning the coils periodically, making sure the door seals are airtight and keeping the door shut as much as possible.
