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As we know, the population in the world grows, the strain on habitats and ecologies increases and the demand for food rises, so the food we consume has a bad impact on the global environment. The problems around food supply, production, and consumption are very complex, but there are a few considerations that could help to reduce the environmental effect of what you eat. Meanwhile, this also gives a healthy lifestyle. You can follow some tips below:

– If you eat meat, decrease the number of meals having meat you eat weekly.

– If you eat fish, select sustainably-sourced species as well as fishing methods.

– It is advisable to choose seasonal, local produce.

– Try avoiding fish contaminated with mercury

– Try avoiding food with unnecessary packaging, because this just leads to unnecessary, additional rubbish for your bin.

– You also should look for fair-trade, sustainable, environmentally-friendly food because this helps the economy.

2. Save Water

Another way to lower the environmental effect of your lifestyle is saving water around your home. Reducing energy usage can help you to save plenty of money. Follow some simple tips to save water below:

–  Making sure no leaks exist in the plumbing system – including taps, pipes, toilet cisterns – helps to prevent unnecessary water wastage.

–  When you brush your teeth, turn off the tap.

–  Take short showers

– Boil only as much water as needed

– Use short cycles to wash clothes