Founder Associate & Sustainability Campaigner (Volunteer)

Matt Unerman

Matt Unerman is the Founder Associate & Sustainability Campaigner for Foodfacts.org

Matt is a passionate advocate for sustainable food systems, dedicated to reimagining how we grow, consume, and value food. Combining expertise in sustainability, communication, and systems thinking, he empowers individuals and organizations to address the hidden challenges of the global food industry and discover practical solutions for a more equitable and ethical future. His experience working with leading food retailers and NGOs provides him with invaluable insights into the complexities of the food system.

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Matt Unerman

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Opinion
Environment

Cut your pet’s carbon paw print: The benefits of sustainable, animal-free pet food

Could your dog or cat be healthier on a plant-based diet? It's becoming increasingly apparent that they can, and more pet owner are making the switch. We explore this in this article.
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Opinion
Environment

Should you eat broccoli stalks? Rethinking food waste, one stem at a time

Many people throw away the stalks and leaves of their broccoli, but are they throwing away money and nutritious, tasty food?
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Opinion
Environment

Cows won’t cool the planet – and saying they can misses the point

Can cows really cool the planet by producing less methane? No, warming something less isn't the same as making something colder. But, we should still be trying to reduce methane emissions.
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Opinion
Environment

Reducing food waste vs. dietary change: which matters more for the planet?

Reducing food waste and shifting diets both cut emissions. But which matters more—and how can we do both without feeling overwhelmed?
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Opinion
Environment

Are plastic greenhouses in Spain caused by plant-based diets?

Blaming vegans for farmers growing food that everyone eats, is like blaming underwear models for shops selling underwear. It's a pants claim.
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Opinion
Health

No, your milk isn’t full of pus. But here’s what is in it

Many vegan organizations claim that milk is full of pus, but this claim mispresents the truth.
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Opinion
Food Systems

Perfectly imperfect: why choosing 'wonky' veg matters more than ever

Explore how accepting visually imperfect fruits and vegetables reduces waste, fights climate change, and reshapes consumer habits.
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Opinion
Environment

Can feed additives really fix the methane problem?

Feed additives have been regarded as the silver bullet to tackle methane emissions from cow farmers, but are they all they're cracked up to be?