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The Growing Global Water Footprint [Infographic]

August 17August 24Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged agricultural, bathroom, consumption, domestic, food, footprint, global, Home, industrial, industry, infographic, kitchen, laundry, outdoors, reduce, usage, waterLeave a comment

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Infographic by CustomMade

The average American lifestyle requires about 2,000 gallons of water every day. Fresh water consumption has doubled since World War II and is expected to rise 25% by 2030. All of this water use takes a toll on the planet and can create water scarcity which effects up to 2.8 billion people around the world at least one month out of the year. Explore ways you can reduce your water footprint in your home.

Dual flush toilets, turning off the tap while scrubbing dishes, and using a rain barrel to collect outdoor water are all great ways to reduce your water footprint. There are many simple changes you can make in your day to day life that can positively impact your water use and lessen the effects of water scarcity.

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Vegan Milk Substitutes [Infographic]

March 9March 27Posted in FoodTagged 7-grain, almond, animal, baking, best, buttermilk, calories, chemicals, cholesterol, coconut, condensed milk, cows, dairy, demand, evaporated milk, fat, food, hazelnut, healthy, hemp, industrial, intolerance, lactose, Milk, milks, oat, replacement, rice, soy, substitutes, tips, treatment, veganLeave a comment

“As the vegan diet becomes more popular, more people are looking for milk substitutes. In fact, many of the people I know who drink almond milk or enjoy substituting coconut milk into baking aren’t even vegans. They’re people with lactose intolerance or people who enjoy eating healthy real foods.

I always warn people when they try a milk replacement to keep in mind that they have different flavors than cow’s milk. It can be disconcerting to try something and assume its flavor and texture is going to mimic the milk you’ve been drinking for 20 years, but if you think of it as an entirely different drink, the first sip should be very enjoyable.

Because there are now so many options for nondairy milks, it can actually get pretty confusing. If you became a vegan in the 1980s or 1990s, your only option was really soy milk, with the occasional rice milk indulgence. Now there are many different brands for dozens of nut milks, bean milks, and even grain milks. “

– Cathleen Woods from vegan-nutritionista.com

What milk do you drink? Which one do you commonly use for baking?