Eco-cooking

Which action helps the planet the most?

• Buying seasonal vegetables that come from the south of Europe

• Using local, seasonal vegetables

• Cooking on a gas stove instead of electric

• Reusing plastic forks

A restaurant says its burgers are “eco-friendly.” What would really make that true?

• Making burgers from local meat

• Making burgers from local beans

• Serving smaller portions

• Adding lots of lettuce to each burger

Which cooking habit wastes the most hidden energy?

• Boiling too much water and letting it cool

• Using an induction cooker

• Cooking with a heavy pan

• Covering the pot with a lid

In making a meal, which part usually causes the most pollution?

• Packaging

• Transport

• Growing and producing the food

• Cooking at home

What’s the best way to deal with food scraps you can’t eat?

• Burn them for energy

• Turn them into compost

• Throw them in the bin

• Wash them down the sink

Why can imported organic food still harm the environment?

• It takes longer to cook

• Transporting it long distances makes pollution

• It spoils very fast and very quickly

• Local farms never use energy to grow food

Which material is best if you reuse it many times?

• Glass

• Aluminium

• Plastic

• Paper

If a recipe needs palm oil, what is a better choice for nature?

• Butter from imported cows

• Local rapeseed (canola) oil

• Coconut oil from abroad

• Sunflower oil from another country

What is the most energy-saving way to cook pasta?

• Use a lot of water and keep boiling

• Use little water, cover the pot, and turn off the heat near the end

• Break it and microwave it

• Add cold water halfway then add hot water again

What does “circular cooking” mean?

• Cooking the same recipe every day of the week, then change recipe

• Using leftovers to make a new meal the next day

• Cooking in round pots

• Cooking in circle