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The low-carbon cookbook : reduce food waste & combat climate change with 140 sustainable plant-based recipes / Alejandra Schrader.

by Schrader, Alejandra.

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Cooking (Natural foods)

Vegetarian cooking.

Cooking -- Energy conservation.

Food waste -- Prevention.

Sustainable living.

9781615649891 (hc)

1st American ed.

256 p. : color ill. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 244-246) and index.

"Discover how to reduce the carbon footprint sitting on your dinner plate. From the farmers to the delivery trucks and everything in between, there are countless people and processes involved in getting meat and produce from where they're made to your kitchen. This recipe book highlights the difficulties and pleasures of eating sustainably! If you're looking for a way to combat climate change from your kitchen, this cookbook will help you with your goals. It includes: • An introduction to the climate crisis and what the low-carbon diet is • Expert tips and advice on how to eat a low-carbon diet • Science-backed information on how to shop and cook smart by making the most-climate friendly choices • 140 plant-based recipes made with fresh, wholesome, and seasonal ingredients that can help you lower your carbon footprint and foodprint. You may not think your food has anything to do with global warming, but in reality, the food industry has an undeniable impact on the environment and contributes one-fourth of our global greenhouse gas emissions. You can take a few small steps to help lower that number by introducing a low-carbon diet into your kitchen and life -- and The Low-Carbon Cookbook will show you exactly how. Determining a food’s carbon cost can be difficult. From examining the impact of the supply chain for foods to evaluating the carbon footprint of various plant-based options, this cookbook shows you exactly how to make the most environmentally friendly food choices. Packed with over 140 delicious recipes made with sustainable ingredients, this climate-friendly cooking book will teach you how to calculate your footprint, reduce your meat and dairy intake, and eat seasonal and local."--Publisher.

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