Tastes Good Magazine

Environmental Impact

2 articles

A vast mountain of plastic pantry packaging overflowing from a shelf, symbolizing the environmental impact of consumer goods.
Pantry

What are the environmental footprints of pantry packaging materials?

Between 2000 and 2023, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Nestlé, the world's top three beverage companies, collectively generated an estimated 138 million metric tons of plastic.

Isabela Costa·September 3, 2026
A visually striking image showing a grocery store aisle with vibrant food next to overflowing trash cans, symbolizing the paradox of consumer choices and food waste.
Culture

Sustainable Food: The Paradox of Consumer Choices and Waste

In 2018, more food was sent to landfills in the United States than any other single material in our everyday trash, a sobering statistic that highlights the sheer volume of discarded edibles.

Isabela Costa·June 17, 2026