Tread Lightly LOW Carbon Lunch Challenge

Did you know that the food system is responsible for approximately 1/3 of global greenhouse gas emissions? Reduce your carbon footprint and take a bite out of climate change, starting with your lunch.

What is a LOW Carbon lunch?

Local: choose food that is produced close to where you live
Organic: choose food that is grown without chemicals
Waste-free: pack your lunch in reusable containers

Ways to participate:

  1. COMMIT to taking the LOW Carbon Lunch Challenge. TIG members will receive a profile badge after completing the challenge.
  2. CHALLENGE your friends and peers to join you in eating LOW - Local, Organic and Waste-free. Send them an e-card to invite them to pledge their commitment.
  3. PLAN a LOW Carbon Lunch event as a way to encourage others to eat more sustainably. Organize an eco-friendly luncheon, potluck, or visit a farmer's market.
  4. PROMOTE your event using the TIG resources. Add your LOW Carbon Lunch event to the TIG events database.
  5. DOCUMENT your lunch event on the LOW Carbon Lunch group blog.
  6. TEACH secondary students about the importance of reducing food footprints of using the Tread Lightly LOW Carbon Lunch lesson plan.

And, remember, the best way to reduce the carbon footprint of your lunch is to eat LOW!

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The LOW Carbon Lunch Challenge is a part of the Tread Lightly climate change education and engagement initiative offered by TakingITGlobal, with the generous support of the Staples Foundation for Learning®. For more information, visit: www.treadlightly.me

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