food for thought
River Day’s stream of visitors
Every year on a Sunday in May, South Orange residents wade enthusiastically into the Rahway River to pull out litter during River Day, a community event organized by the South Orange Environmental Commission and Green Team. On May 18, Meat Me In The Middle was proud to be one of the local sustainability-focused organizations that engaged with 2025 River Day participants.
A virtuous veggie cycle
I rarely cook meat anymore, because I want to minimize my contribution to the climate crisis. But when I’m at a restaurant, I’m much more likely to choose a meat option than when I’m at home. I find that many restaurants don’t offer appetizing meatless dishes, or they don’t present them in a way that invites people to choose those dishes. Faced with the choice between a sad green salad and a melty chicken sandwich on a restaurant menu, I’m not proud to admit I’ll choose the chicken.
Our biggest beef is with beef
Animal agriculture takes a greater toll on the climate and environment than crop agriculture. But when you’re trying to minimize the climate impact of your food choices, it’s helpful to understand that different types of livestock make different contributions to global warming. And cows are the most problematic from this perspective.