Ecotarian

28/04/2026

There’s more to 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻 than grams alone. But if you’re aiming to serve 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁, this is where it gets interesting.

We looked at the numbers, focusing purely on how much protein you get per kg of CO₂e.

🥇 Quorn pieces: ~259g protein per kg CO₂e
🥈 Kidney beans: ~220g
🥚 Omelet (plain): ~55g
🐟 Salmon fillet: ~34g

Same protein goal, very different footprint.

👉 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝗸𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆?
We help you map your current impact and spot the biggest opportunities to reduce it, get in touch with us today to discuss.

03/04/2026

It’s Friday, almost lunchtime 🍽️

Before you decide what to eat, we have a quick question: how strong is your food IQ?

We made a short quiz with a few simple questions about your plate. Some are easy, others might surprise you.

Take it before you order and see if you’d change anything 🌱 Find it here: quiz.ecotarian.eu

21/03/2026

26/02/2026

Two moussakas. They look exactly the same 👀, and one tastes as good as the other...

We only swapped:
– minced meat → plant-based mince
– dairy cream → oat or soy cream

Classic: 3.42 kg CO₂e
Plant-based: 0.6 kg CO₂e

That’s –82% climate impact for the same comfort dish.

And we don’t just measure carbon.
Our label compares meals to the average Belgian dish across 14 environmental indicators.

Result:
🥘 Classic → Medium impact
🌱 Plant-based → Low impact

Spoiler: the plant-based one? Fully green 💚

Same moussaka. Different footprint. #

29/01/2026

🌍 What’s the environmental footprint of the Flemish favourite dish?

According to a survey by Dagelijkse Kost and De Wereld van Sofie witloof with ham and cheese is number one in Flanders. So we ran the numbers.

The verdict?
👉 Not bad, but it can be better.

With a few simple swaps, the footprint already drops:
• butter → soy-based butter
• milk → oat milk
Ready to go further? Experiment with plant-based cheese and ham! Leave a note in the comments if you already tested it!

Link to the recipe: https://dagelijksekost.vrt.be/gerechten/witloof-met-hesp-en-kaas

01/01/2026

For this new year, we wish you many delicious, healthy, and low-impact meals.

Good news: you get three chances a day to make a great food choice.
Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner.

Small choices. Big collective impact.

🎉🥂Here’s to a year of eating well — one meal at a time.
Team Ecotarian

16/12/2025

This year, together with VUB, we continued working on one simple goal: making better food decisions easier.

📊 What that looked like in practice in 2025:

→ We analysed 1 275 recipes
→ We created 1 275 clear impact labels used in the restaurant
→ Good for ~230 000 meals served

That’s 230 000 moments where a lower-impact choice was visible, comparable, and easier to choose.

👉 Looking ahead to 2026:
We’re ready to help more kitchens turn everyday meals into measurable progress.
Curious what this could look like in your organisation?
Let’s talk. 🌱🍽️

12/11/2025

Great flavor doesn’t need a big footprint. 🌍
Our How to Get Started Guide shares chef-approved tips to layer umami, texture, and richness, all while cutting emissions.
✨ Try this in your kitchen:
🍄 Boost umami with miso, soy, or mushrooms
🌾 Add bite with grains and legumes
🍋 Finish strong with citrus or fresh herbs
Because sustainability really does taste better when it’s seasoned well. 🌿
👉 Download the guide here: https://www.ecotarian.eu/howtogetstartedguide

02/10/2025

🌱 Change doesn’t have to be overwhelming.
That’s why we made a clear guide to help kitchens cut CO₂ without cutting taste.

Inside you’ll find:
✅ Simple swaps that slash emissions 20–50%
✅ Tips to marinate & season plant proteins
✅ Smart ways to cook with plants

From lamb-to-lentil lasagna to oat-milk mash that wins taste tests — it’s practical, chef-tested, and ready to use.

👉 Free download: https://www.ecotarian.eu/howtogetstartedguide

22/09/2025

Fall starts today 🍂 and with it, comfort food season.
Swap just a few ingredients and your dish gets a lighter footprint:

🌱 Plant-based sauce instead of dairy →
👉 40% lower climate impact
👉 10 showers of water saved

Now imagine 100 guests ordering this, the impact multiplies fast.
At Ecotarian, we make these hidden wins visible for chefs and food teams.