Our Commitment to Sustainable Home Meal Delivery

The convenience of home meal delivery is undeniable. Getting food delivered to your door that does not require cooking or cleaning is a huge time-saver. But is home meal delivery sustainable from an environmental perspective? When you think about all the required packaging and delivery trucks, the environmental impact could outweigh the convenience factors. That’s why Eatflavorly strives to find the most environmentally sustainable packaging and shipping methods. Here are some of the ways that demonstrate Eatflavorly’s commitment to sustainability.

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Microwave Meals – Kitchen Convenience or Hidden Health Risk?

In the 1940s, Percy Spencer at Raytheon was testing a magnetron — a device that generates microwaves — when he realized a candy bar in his pocket had melted.  This caused him to wonder if the energy from radio waves could be used to cook food. He placed popcorn kernels near the tube; within minutes, he was snacking on the world’s first microwave popcorn. This accidental discovery would lead him to develop what we now know as the modern-day microwave oven. Over the years, this kitchen appliance has become almost statutory in every domestic and commercial kitchen. Yet questions surrounding the safety of microwave ovens remain. Is the radiation used by these ovens safe for humans? Does radiation destroy nutrients in our microwave meals?  And is microwave packaging safe?

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How Sustainable Is Home Meal Delivery?

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The convenience of home meal delivery is undeniable. Getting food delivered to your door that does not require cooking or cleaning is a time-saver, and sometimes feels like a life-saver. But is home meal delivery sustainable from an environmental perspective? When you think about all of the required packaging and delivery trucks, the environmental impact could outweigh the convenience factors. That’s why Healthy Gourmet Your Way has always strived to find the most environmentally sustainable shipping and packaging methods for your healthy meal delivery.Continue reading