The Climatarian Journal

The Climatarian Journal

A Guide to Green Living

The Climatarian Journal

Vegan Avocado-Free Chocolate Pudding
Vegan Avocado-Free Chocolate Pudding
This vegan chocolate pudding is made with plant-based milk instead of avocado for a lower carbon footprint. Ingredients 3 cups plant-based milk 4 tablespoons arrowroot or cornstarch 1/4 cup cocoa powder 3/4 cup sugar of choice 1/2 of your favorite...
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We're going Climatarian -- Join Us!
The daily choices you make matter.  The clothes you wear, the household goods you use, and the food you eat all make a difference when it comes to your effect on the environment.  This is especially true for food.  Agriculture...
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Lemon Pepper Quinoa
Lemon Pepper Quinoa
Serve our Lemon Pepper Quinoa with your favorite grilled or roasted veggies, a bed of greens, and your favorite plant-based protein for an easy climatarian meal. Ingredients 2 cups Organic Rainbow Heirloom Quinoa, cooked according to package directions 1/4 cup...
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Why we're Organic - and why it matters
Why we're Organic - and why it matters
“Organic” is a term you hear a lot these days.  So much so, that it’s easy to get confused about what the term actually means when it comes to your food.  You end up with questions like: Is organic food...
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Regenerative Leaders On the Need to Work and the Need to Slow Down
Regenerative Leaders On the Need to Work and the Need to Slow Down
At Alter Eco, our mission is to fight climate change and inequality by transitioning our organic, fair trade cacao farms to dynamic agroforestry systems, all while reducing carbon emissions and waste in our supply chain.  We are not alone.   All...
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Our team's reflection on Plastic Free July
Our team's reflection on Plastic Free July
          The Alter Eco Team was challenged to take part in Plastic Free July, a global movement aimed at reducing the amount of single use plastic purchases. The team had great conversations about where they commonly...
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Quinoa Salad with Summer Veg & Basil Vinaigrette
Quinoa Salad with Summer Veg & Basil Vinaigrette
Grilled summer vegetables, a fresh basil-infused dressing and protein-rich rainbow quinoa come together in this hearty and flavorful salad, a climate-friendly dish that’s perfect for a potluck, an outdoor picnic or alongside a delicious BBQ. Ingredients For the salad: 1...
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No Bake Brown Butter Breakfast Cookies
No Bake Brown Butter Breakfast Cookies
Start your day the climatarian way. No bake, no problem! Ingredients  1/2 cup coconut oil  1/2 cup granulated sugar (sub maple syrup, honey, or coconut sugar if desired) 1/2 cup brown sugar  (sub maple syrup, honey, or coconut sugar if...
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How to Live & Shop More Sustainably
How to Live & Shop More Sustainably
When you truly want to do good for the environment, sustainability isn’t just a word, it’s a lifestyle. Sustainability seeps into your daily life and, since we all need to buy food and household items, we’ve put together a list...
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Chocolate Berry Frozen Yogurt Bark
Chocolate Berry Frozen Yogurt Bark
This organic & vegan chocolate-y treat is cool enough for the hottest of summer days.  Opt for local berries to keep it climate-friendly! Ingredients Base: 2 cups plain dairy-free yogurt ¼ cup melted Alter Eco Classic Blackout Bar ¼ teaspoon vanilla...
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Whitewashed Hope
Whitewashed Hope
Alter Eco believes that climate change and inequality are the two defining challenges of our lifetime, and they are inextricably linked. Each day, we work to create a system that is fair to all - people and planet. We lift...
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5 Tips for Climate Friendly Grocery Shopping
5 Tips for Climate Friendly Grocery Shopping
We all need to eat. But heading into the grocery store with a sea of choices can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re also trying to purchase products that are good for the environment.  To help, we’ve put together a few...
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5 Ways to Enjoy - and Honor - Mother Earth This Summer
5 Ways to Enjoy - and Honor - Mother Earth This Summer
Temperatures are rising, plants are flowering, and the insects are buzzing.  In other words, it’s summertime! It’s the ideal season for barbeques and pool parties, so let's enjoy all of the summer activities while treating Mother Earth well.  If you’re looking for...
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Environmental Justice Explained (and What You Can Do)
Environmental Justice Explained (and What You Can Do)
Conversations about and action for the environment are impossible without the individuals that live, work, and utilize the environment in their daily lives. Environmental justice is a movement that acknowledges this fact and works to empower all individuals regardless of...
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5 Recipes to Wow Friends & Family on Memorial Day Weekend
5 Recipes to Wow Friends & Family on Memorial Day Weekend
Not only the unofficial kick off of Summer, Memorial Day weekend is a time for food, friends, and, of course, chocolate.  We’ve put together five recipes that are sure to delight guests if you’re headed to a gathering (and they'll never...
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3 Keys to Creating a Regenerative Agriculture Oasis in Your Own Backyard
3 Keys to Creating a Regenerative Agriculture Oasis in Your Own Backyard
When you hear the term "regenerative agriculture", it's usually in the context of a farm with plenty of acreage. But can you still participate in the regenerative agriculture movement if all you're working with is a few square feet of...
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Earth Month: Climate Change and Reducing Our Footprint
Earth Month: Climate Change and Reducing Our Footprint
As we head into Earth month, we’re reflecting on how we can make simple micro-changes to save our planet. Our CEO, Mike Forbes, believes whole-heartedly in both making systemic shifts and changing our small, daily habits to reduce our footprint....
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12 Regenerative Brands Rethinking Sustainability this Earth Month
12 Regenerative Brands Rethinking Sustainability this Earth Month
At Alter Eco, we take sustainability seriously 365 days a year.  Earth Month is our chance to dig in to our mission and share our progress towards building a fully regenerative business model. This year, we're going one step further:...
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Why We Must Take a New Approach to Plastic
Why We Must Take a New Approach to Plastic
By: Mike Forbes, CEO, Alter Eco Sunday mornings may involve any multitude of rituals for some - coffee, pancakes, reading, journaling, you name it; but, for me, one of my favorite things about Sunday mornings are taking long walks through the...
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What is grass-fed milk, really?
What is grass-fed milk, really?
By: The Alter Eco Team There are so many labels on food these days that the descriptors can be a touch overwhelming. Phrases like “all-natural”, “eco-friendly”, and even “sustainable” get used so often, and in so many different ways, that...
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Forbes: Alter Eco is a “trendsetter” for environmental and social practices
Forbes: Alter Eco is a “trendsetter” for environmental and social practices
By: The Alter Eco Team In a recent article from Forbes, Alter Eco is featured as a pioneer in supporting cacao farmers switch to regenerative agriculture to sequester carbon, increase yields, and build a healthier, more resilient ecosystem. The feature...
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