Fact: Impact doesn’t happen overnight, whether you’re a big corporation or just one person. It’s not one choice (or one action) that leads to a better, greener tomorrow. It’s those small, innocuous, everyday choices that get us there. After all: Individually, we’re a drop; together, we’re an ocean. Choosing organic options reduces greenhouse gas emissions, preserves natural resources, and promotes agricultural and biodiversity, (not to mention, it’s usually fresher, more nutrient-dense, and GMO-free). When most people think of organic, they think fruits, vegetables, and dairy. But many of us (especially parents!) spend most of our time at the store stocking up on pantry staples that can feed the whole family. So if you ask us, the next frontier in this “organic revolution” is taking place in those inner aisles. Annie’s is one brand that’s not only making the organic lifestyle more attainable but with a portfolio filled with comfort foods and snacks, they make going organic approachable (and fun!) for your kids to join too. So curtailing our water intake is one seriously effective tactic to reduce our overall environmental impact. No, we’re not asking you to stop showering or flushing the toilet—simple changes here, folks. We’re imploring you to choose brands that are as mindful about water intake as you are. Take LÄRABAR, for example. Did you know that almond farming is one of the biggest consumers of water2 in the world? And did you also know that LÄRABAR, through a partnership with Ecdysis, is investing in promising research to reduce irrigation through regenerative farming methods? Now you do. Two years ago, General Mills made a commitment to advance regenerative agriculture across 1 million acres of farmland by 2030 (you can read all about it here). EPIC Provisions has been leading the charge, through collaborations with organizations like the Savory Institute and partnerships with suppliers like White Oak Pastures. And now they’re making it even easier for consumers to get in on the action by developing products that implement these practices like their Beef Barbacoa–Inspired Bar—the first EPIC bar to bear Savory Institute’s Land to Market™ Ecological Outcome Verification™ (EOV) Seal, illustrating the beef in this product was raised using regenerative agriculture practices that improve soil health, biodiversity, and ecosystem function. Now for the good news: Plenty of organizations are actively working to restore this land and bring it back to productive use. And what’s better is that you can probably find them at your grocery store. Cascadian Farm has big ambitions to prove that supporting our planet can be delicious. They’re starting with a mission to restore 25 million square feet of farmland in partnership with The Nature Conservancy, which will have a significant impact on groundwater, soil enhancement, and wildlife habitat. In short: better land, better planet, better tomorrow.
