How to Protect the Planet - Resources Page - Diabetes Education Services

How to Protect the Planet – Resources Page

There are so many amazing and dedicated people and organizations working to revitalize our planet. To make it easy to explore these opportunities, Bryanna and I put together this list with the hope that you find inspiration for action. Thank you.

Sustainable Eating

Sustainable Eating article by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Food Dates Lead to Waste- Taste Before Tossing
5 tips for Sustainable Eating article by Harvard School of Public Health
Sustainable Eating Resource Hub by Food Print
Meatless Monday’s Campaign
Produce from Purchase to Plate – Steps to Reduce Food Waste article by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Local Farmer’s Market Finder by Local Harvest

Gardening & Water Saving

20 Common Types of Native Plants to the US article by Audubon
Native Plant Finder by National Wildlife Federation
Native Plant Nursery Finder
Water-Saving Tips by the US Environmental Protection Agency

Reduce Plastic Usage & Composting

A Complete Guide To Alternatives For Plastic by EcoMastery Project
Mushroom Packaging
19 Companies Who Are Ditching Plastic Packaging article by Food Tank
Compostable Products Checker by Biodegradable Products Institute
Find a Composter Near You
Composting Tipsheet by USDA

Reduce Carbon Footprint

Home Energy Saver Calculator by the US Department of Energy
Ecological Footprint Calculator by the Global Footprint Network
Individual Greenhouse Gas Emissions Calculator by the US Environmental Protection Agency
Energy-Efficient Household Products Finder by Energy Star
Cars Evaluated Against Climate Targets Graph by Carbon Counter
Offset Flight Admissions Calculator by MyClimate

Sustainable Living

Supporting a Healthy Planet podcast by the CDC
Project Regeneration

DiabetesEd Free Resources

Please enjoy these FREE resources that we have put together for you:

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