Eating is a political act, and you have a choice in how your vote is cast. The environmental impacts of our consumption are often hidden. But your food has a tremendous impact on the environment when you consider all of the water inputs, energy, chemicals, habitat destruction, and social consequences of it. Use your dollars to support not only organic food, but local, fair-trade, and foods that are not genetically modified (GMOs).

Check out what you can do below: “The basics” (for the beginners), “Get green” (for those ready to make some changes in their lifestyle), and “Deep green” (for those ready for big commitments).