Eat Green, Waste Less: Building a Truly Sustainable Diet This World Vegan Day
A sustainable diet isn’t just about eating less meat — it’s about being mindful of how our food is produced, consumed, and valued. From what we choose to eat to how we use our leftovers, every decision shapes the health of our planet.
Why Veganism Matters
Veganism is one of the most effective ways to reduce our environmental footprint. By focusing on plant-based foods, we use less land, less water, and fewer natural resources while producing far fewer greenhouse gas emissions. Research has found that a vegan diet can reduce an individual’s food-related carbon footprint by up to 73%.
But eating sustainably doesn’t stop at going vegan.
When Food Goes to Waste, So Do the Benefits
Even plant-based food has a carbon cost when it’s wasted. Every piece of uneaten bread or leftover salad still represents the energy, water, and transport that went into growing and making it. When food is discarded and sent to landfills, it breaks down and releases methane, a greenhouse gas 28 times more potent than CO₂ at trapping heat in the atmosphere. Globally, food waste accounts for 8–10% of annual greenhouse gas emissions — nearly five times the total emissions from the entire aviation industry.
So while choosing vegan meals helps reduce emissions at the start of the food chain, preventing food waste multiplies the impact by ensuring that the resources behind every meal aren’t lost.
Fighting Food Waste, Supporting Sustainable Choices with CHOMP
At CHOMP, we’re proud to make sustainable eating even more accessible. Our food-saving app helps F&B businesses sell surplus or unsold food at a discount — keeping perfectly good meals out of landfills and helping consumers save money while doing good.
Many of our partner vendors also promote a plant-based and eco-conscious lifestyle, including:
Spicebox Organics — hummus, vegan kathi rolls, desserts & more
Slowood — organic, fair-trade ChariTea Black
Levain Bakery — artisan breads with vegan-friendly options
Live Zero — sustainable living products and vegan jerky
Root Vegan — 100% cruelty-free, flavourful vegan dishes
Treehouse — a full plant-based menu made from whole, natural foods
Every time you rescue a CHOMP box, you’re not just saving food — you’re saving the emissions, resources, and effort behind it.
This World Vegan Day…
Let’s celebrate sustainable eating in its fullest sense:
· Choose more plant-based meals.
· Prevent good food from going to waste.
· Support local vendors making a difference.
Together, we can build a food culture that’s kinder to animals, people, and the planet.