Eating Green for Earth Month

Choose Whole Trade® ProductsOur Whole Trade program sources over 1,000 items from producers who share a commitment to quality, the environment and healthy working conditions. Small choices you make every day really make a difference in the world. When you choose Whole Trade products opens in a new tab, you are actively using your buying power to create new economic opportunities for workers in the developing world.Go Grass-fedAnimals that are raised on grassy pastures instead of on feedlots cause less soil erosion and water pollution — and experience better quality of life. Grass-fed beef opens in a new tab ranching is not only good for the animals but involves managing natural resources and supporting local producers.

Support Responsible Seafood PracticesWhen you support responsible wild-caught fishing practices, you help ensure the ecological health of our oceans and the abundance of marine life. We partner with groups like the Marine Stewardship Council opens in a new tab, Monterey Bay Aquarium opens in a new tab, and Blue Ocean Institute opens in a new tab who encourage responsible practices and provide the public with accurate information about the issues. We also promoted selling Responsibly Farmed seafood – look for the logo!Look for Local ProduceTry eating only local produce one day a week (or more). Best to do this during the peak of your local growing season! To increase the challenge, try to eat only foods that have travelled less than 100 miles to your plate.