Choosing sustainable fish is better for the environment—and better for you. Here’s why.
While world population growth has slowed down in the last couple of years, there are still more people on earth each year than there were in the previous one. It’s one of the big reasons the idea of sustainable living has exploded so dramatically, and why more and more people are learning how to recycle properly, compost at home, grow food sustainably and eat organic, which, in turn, can help reduce carbon footprints and slow climate change.
But it’s not just sustainability-minded individuals who are working to protect the planet. The seafood industry, for one, is working to produce more sustainable fish. Here, we’re taking a look at the steps fishermen and companies are taking to harvest fish sustainably and why this is important, plus what you can do at the grocery store to make sure you’re shopping responsibly. By supporting companies that are implementing sustainable practices, you’re helping them continue the good work they’re doing to protect the earth and its resources—and making a bigger difference than you might realize.