Less beef, more leftovers: 21 food sustainability resolutions for 2024

From beginner tips to pro maneuvers, and solo moves to community undertakings, these changes will help you cut down on food waste this year

Nobody wants to be told what to eat when food connects us to culture, heritage, family and identity. But the numbers are hard to ignore: beef has a larger climate impact by far than any other commonly eaten food. If you're not ready to swear off burgers or galbi entirely, start small by swapping one serving of beef each week with one serving of chicken - you'll save 0.71 tons of CO₂ a year per person.