Monday

In today’s issue, we’ll take a look at:

• Can cookbooks help us eat for the Planet?

• Sunset of the day in San Miguel de Allende

• Top gadgets to gift this year

• Are air fryers better for the environment?

• The fastest way to get out of debt

True or False?

Expired baking soda can be used to clean your sink.

Scroll to the bottom for the answer.

Can Cookbooks Help Us Eat for the Planet?

At a tiny New York cookbook store, a quiet movement is taking shape. Nestled beside stacks of ramen and vegetarian titles, a new genre, climate cookbooks, offers recipes that make sustainable eating feel exciting, not restrictive. These books go beyond meatless Mondays, showing how everyday home cooks can lower their food footprint.

Recent titles like Perfectly Good Food focus on fighting food waste with flexible, no-waste recipes, while Tom Hunt’s Eating for Pleasure, People, and Planet blends plant-based cooking with tips on sourcing seasonal and local ingredients. The UN-backed For People and Planet features global recipes from farmers, Indigenous cooks, and star chefs, illustrating how biodiversity can be celebrated on every plate.

This emerging shelf signals a shift: instead of just telling people what to eat for the climate, these cookbooks translate science into dinners that feel achievable and delicious in any kitchen.

Sunset of the Day in San Miguel de Allende

The Canopy reader Lorraine shared this stunning sunset from San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Rays of light stream through the clouds like spotlights, casting a golden glow over the skyline and the dome of the Parroquia in silhouette. It’s one of those skies that feels both peaceful and powerful all at once.

Thanks to Lorraine for sending this in. If you’ve captured a sunset that made you stop and breathe a little deeper, we’d love to see it too!

Viral Gadget Gift Guide (Or Keep For Yourself)

The best gadgets aren’t just cool... they solve real everyday problems. From clutter-busting tools to clever tech upgrades, these picks are making waves for their usefulness and ingenuity. We’ve rounded up the most talked-about items that people can’t stop adding to their carts. Each one combines practical function with a touch of genius, making them perfect for your home, office, or even as gifts. But be warned... demand is skyrocketing, and these top gadgets are already selling out faster than expected.

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Thank you to ConsumerGiftGuide for sponsoring The Canopy.

Are Air Fryers Better for the Environment?

Air fryers aren’t just trendy; they’re surprisingly gentle on the air inside your home. A new study found they give off way fewer pollutants than pan frying, stir frying, or deep frying. That means cleaner air and fewer lingering smells after dinner.

Researchers looked at how much pollution different cooking methods create. Air fryers came out on top, giving off the least amount of smoke and fumes: way less than using oil in a hot pan. They also use less energy and don’t need nearly as much cleanup.

Even with an air fryer, it helps to crack a window or turn on a fan while you cook. The air inside your kitchen can stay polluted long after the food is done. With small changes like this, we can make our homes healthier and our cooking habits more eco-friendly, without giving up the crispy potatoes.

Thank you to Money.com for sponsoring The Canopy.

Quick Picks:

From greener kitchens to easy garden wins, check out this week’s top eco-friendly finds:

• 🍳 10 easy tips for more eco-friendly meals.

• 📷 These viral gadgets make perfect gifts.

• 🛒 9 sustainable grocery shopping strategies.

• 🪴 Low-maintenance outdoor potted plants. 

Reflections:

🌎 True or False: True. It loses rising power but still scrubs like a champ.

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