The Climatarian Journal

A Guide to Green Living

Let's Move Towards Zero Plastic Waste

Let's Move Towards Zero Plastic Waste

The United States only recycles around 9 percent of its plastic trash, with many of the rest of it ending up in landfills and our waterways.
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Hows and Whys of Reducing Our Food Waste

Hows and Whys of Reducing Our Food Waste

The United States Department of Agriculture reports that the US wastes $160 billion in food a year, and all of that waste has huge consequences on carbon emissions, food security and hunger, and the environment.
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Salted Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola

Salted Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola

Start the weekend perfectly with this Salted Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola. A sweet a...
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Chocolate Maca Smoothie Bowl

Chocolate Maca Smoothie Bowl

Top this delicious smoothie bowl with your favorite Alter Eco coconut cluster for an ea...
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Salted Almond Chocolate Chip Blondies

Salted Almond Chocolate Chip Blondies

Put your favorite Alter Eco chocolate bar to good use with these vegan chocolate chip b...
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Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

Dark Crisp Mint chocolate adds a cool and refreshing taste to a classic. This vegan co...
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Vegan chocolate chip bananan bread

Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread

The ultimate comfort bake: chocolate chunk banana bread. A deliciously dark and vegan ...
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4 Ingredient Healthy Popcorn Balls

4 Ingredient Healthy Popcorn Balls

We partnered with our friends at Quinn Snacks, Made by Nature, and Wild Friends to brin...
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Agroforestry produces the best cacao in the world

Agroforestry produces the best cacao in the world

We all love melty, silky, smooth, organic, fair trade chocolate, but have you ever wondered about how the cacao for your delicious chocolate bar or truffle was produced?

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Maple Almond Butter Bites

Maple Almond Butter Bites

Three ingredients? Check! Easy to make? Check! Low sugar? Check! Paleo and gluten free?...
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Chocolate Pomegranate Ginger Bark

Chocolate Pomegranate Ginger Bark

Homemade chocolate bark is a wonderful gift for the holidays and it couldn't be easier ...
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7 Hearty Quinoa Recipes for a Plant-Based Thanksgiving Meal

7 Hearty Quinoa Recipes for a Plant-Based Thanksgiving Meal

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the things we’re most grateful for – this year we’...
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Support Global Communities by Eating Chocolate

Support Global Communities by Eating Chocolate

We believe that everyone wants to do what’s right – for their families, fellow global citizens, and the planet. That’s why we’re committed to making the right choices the most obvious ones. Based on the simple idea that the products we buy and sell are connected to the livelihoods of others, Fair Trade is a way to make a conscious choice for a better world. A choice for Fair Trade Certified™ goods is a choice to support responsible companies, empower farmers, workers, and fishermen, and protect the environment. In other words, it’s a world-changing way of doing business. - Fair trade USA
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Top 10 gluten-free recipes for a guilt-free summer

Top 10 gluten-free recipes for a guilt-free summer

Memorial Day has come and gone, so you know what that means? It's officially summer as ...
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Quinoa Breakfast Bowl with Peanut Butter Drizzle

Quinoa Breakfast Bowl with Peanut Butter Drizzle

Breakfast is always better when it looks like dessert. :)  We teamed up with our friend...
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PB&J + Date Popcorn

PB&J + Date Popcorn

We partnered with our friends at Quinn Snacks, Made by Nature, and Wild Friends to brin...
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5 Ingredient No-Bake Candy Bars

5 Ingredient No-Bake Candy Bars

We partnered with our friends at Quinn Snacks, Made by Nature, and Wild Friends to brin...
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Salted Almonds S'mores Dip

Salted Almonds S'mores Dip

Craving s'mores, but having trouble finding a campfire near you? Have no fear! This sim...
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Alter Eco's Commitment to Fighting Climate Change

Alter Eco's Commitment to Fighting Climate Change

Dear friends and fellow citizens,   Like many of you, we were extremely troubled and ...
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Spicy Tuna Quinoa Sushi Bowl

Spicy Tuna Quinoa Sushi Bowl

Recipe Submitted by Katya Kurmayev (2014 Alter Eco Quinoa Contest Finalist).      Ingr...
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