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Monday, August 29, 2011

By the year 2050, the world is expected to be the home to somewhere around 9 billion people. That’s kind of hard to get your head around, isn’t it? What’s even harder to think about is that all 9 billion people are going to need to eat. That’s why agriculture and food consumption are going to be some of the most important drivers of environmental pressures—up to and including climate change and habitat loss. Let’s look at how we eat, and what we can do to be more environmentally friendly.

Studies have shown that the environmental impacts of agriculture are actually greater than the production of things like cement. With 9 billion people on the earth, we won’t be able to sustain the kind of diet we’re used to. The only way to really reduce the impacts substantially would be with a worldwide diet change away from meat and animal products.

But is that feasible? Reports show that environmental impacts increase about 80% when a person’s income doubles. This is primarily due to the shift to a more meat-intensive way of eating.

And we’ve all seen the commercials… anywhere from 30% to 50% of all food is wasted. In poor countries, food spoils on the way to the market. In rich countries, food spoils in people’s refrigerators.

Ultimately, if we’re more efficient with our food, we can make some sort of difference. Don’t buy it if you don’t plan on eating it!



by: Whole Earth Packaging
Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Do you know what makes the environment great? It’s the loving care of people like you that take the time to choose biodegradable products to enhance their lives. Let’s see how much you know about some important environmental issues. Take the Whole Earth Packaging environmental quiz below!

The greatest danger facing most endangered species is…
a. disease
b. hunting
c. habitat loss
d. capture for the pet trade

Which of the following is not listed as an endangered species under the US Endangered Species act?
a. Hawaiian monk seal
b. Bald eagle
c. Cheetah
d. Blue whale

The Bronx Zoo once had a picture frame covered by cloth. It was called “The most dangerous species in the world.” What was under the cloth?
a. a mountain lion
b. a virus
c. a great white shark
d. a mirror

Which is not biodegradable?
a. paper
b. Styrofoam
c. sawdust
d. food refuse

What environmental problem is the result of chemical reactions that involve sulfur?
a. smog
b. acid rain
c. deforestation
d. holes in ozone


Key:
1 - c
2 - b
3 - d
4 - b
5 - b


by: Whole Earth Packaging
Friday, August 12, 2011
August is the month to celebrate peaches! Celebrate all month long with peach pie, peach cobbler, peach smoothies, frozen peach yogurt or another sweet concoction made from this delicious fruit. No matter what peach pastry you’re making, make sure you’re using biodegradable plates, silverware, cups and other Earth friendly products! Here are some peach filled recipes to help you enjoy and celebrate throughout the month.

Peach Cobbler
Ingredients:
  • 4 cups peaches
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 6 tablespoons melted butter
Directions:
  1. Line the bottom of a pan with 4 cups peaches.
  2. Sprinkle 1 tbsp. lemon juice over the peaches.
  3. Sift 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar and ½ tsp. salt.
  4. Beat the egg a little and add it to the dry, sifted ingredients. Using a fork, stir the ingredients until the mixture is crumbly.
  5. Scatter the crumbly mixture over the peaches and then drizzle 6 tbsp. melted butter over the top.
  6. Bake 35 to 40 minutes at 375 degrees.

Peach Smoothie
Ingredients:
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups sliced peaches
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • Ice cubes
Directions:
  1. Put all of the ingredients in a blender, cover and process until mixture is smooth.
  2. Pour into chilled glasses and enjoy!
These recipes are guaranteed to have your taste buds tingling. Have a peach filled month from all of us at Whole Earth Packaging!



by: Whole Earth Packaging
Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Why should we care about English poet and hymnodist William Cowper? Well, he was one of the most popular poets of his time—he wrote about everyday life and scenes on the gorgeous English countryside. He led the way for Romantic poetry, and he wrote some beloved hymns. He even gave us some quotes that we all know so well.

Where are we going with this?

William Cowper once wrote, “Variety’s the very spice of life, / That gives it all its flavour.”

Yeah! We knew we had a good thing going with our herbal incense variety packs. After all, why settle for just one thing when you can have all of life’s flavor? Who knows… you might end up finding something new that you wouldn’t have picked out on your own. No matter what, you won’t be disappointed when you take in all that life has to offer. Variety truly is the SPICE of life! Don’t let yourself get stuck in a rut.

You might be stuck in a rut if:
• Everything seems harder than it should be
• You feel like you’re always ending up in the same situation
• You don’t have any joy, you’re tired, and you lack enthusiasm
• You are always worried
• Life feels like one big struggle

It could be because you’re stuck doing the same stuff all the time! Take some of Cowper’s advice… add a little variety. It should spice things up.



by: Whole Earth Packaging

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