Don’t go building us up…

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Cassady Sharp

…just to let us down, Chicken of the Sea. Those of us at Greenpeace who dedicate our work to promoting sustainable fishing practices were on the edge of our seats awaiting the notable canned tuna company’s debut sustainability report. Unfortunately, we got our hopes up for nothing. Most of the issues about which we’re most dismayed regarding the company’s practices were largely ignored in the report. Below is a reaction from Casson Trenor, senior markets campaigner, who spends his days fighting for our oceans. Continue reading →

Think Outside the Can: Tarragon Trout Fritters with Beetroot Mayonnaise

Posted on April 13, 2012 by admin

By Noémi, Cross-posted from Almond Corner

Thinking Outside the Can with Tarragon Trout Fritters with Beetroot Mayonnaise

There is life without eating tuna! Personally, I have quit eating tuna already for 8 years and I do care very much that the seafood that gets onto our plates is from sustainable sources. Greenpeace has started a campaign in order to finally stop ripping up our oceans. So people out there it is time to finally wake up! Why not try these trout fritters instead the usual tuna stuff?

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Want to help us Think Outside the Can? Share your tuna free recipe with us and you could win a $250 gift card to Williams-Sonoma! Show your support for sustainable fishing and be canned tuna-free. First 25 contest entries win a free Greenpeace Mug! It’s also a great way to get the fame and recognition your blog deserves!

By helping us Think Outside the Can, you’ll be telling Big Tuna that sustainability is possible, and that it’s past time for them to stop ripping up our oceans.

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Think Outside the Can: Mom’s “Tuna” Noodle Casserole

Posted on April 12, 2012 by admin

By Nava Atlas (@navaatlas2), Cross-posted from VegKitchen (@Veg_Kitchen)

Vegan version of a classic

In this age of hurried meals, when even the most avid cooks crave a degree of convenience, casseroles can seem like a charming anachronism. They bring to mind perfect 1950s moms, wearing aprons and pearl earrings. Yet, there is irresistible comfort in a heartwarming casserole, and the entire enterprise can be brought up to date with contemporary ingredients and fresh produce. Here’s a vegan version of an old-fashioned casserole.

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By helping us Think Outside the Can, you’ll be telling Big Tuna that sustainability is possible, and that it’s past time for them to stop ripping up our oceans.

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Think Outside the Can: Vegan Twist on the Classic Tuna Fish Sandwich

Posted on April 11, 2012 by admin

By Jerry James Stone (@jerryjamesstone), Cross-posted from Treehugger

I made this recipe exclusively for Greenpeace’s Think Outside the Can campaign. I am not a huge fan of fake meats so I used garbanzo beans to replicate the tuna-y texture. It worked out quite well. Enjoy!

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By helping us Think Outside the Can, you’ll be telling Big Tuna that sustainability is possible, and that it’s past time for them to stop ripping up our oceans.

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Think Outside the Can: The Ultimate Mock “Tuna” Salad {Vegetarian}

Posted on April 10, 2012 by admin

By Faith, Cross-posted from An Edible Mosaic

Mock ”Tuna” Salad with 5-Grain Tempeh

When I think of tuna, I think of being a kid. Of schooltime lunches: cold sandwiches packed by my mom or hot melts with cheese. Of the multitude of casseroles my mom used to make (so many casseroles!); I remember two in particular: a creamy one with peas and toast, and a crispy one topped with potato chips and brown sugar (they really did taste so much better than they sound). I think of summertime, picnics and parties, and cold tuna pasta salad. I love tuna, and for me, it’s just one of those foods that has a million memories attached to it.

Greenpeace emailed me last week to tell me about a recipe contest they launched, called Think Outside the Can, to raise awareness regarding the destructive and irresponsible tuna fishing practices that many major companies engage in.

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By helping us Think Outside the Can, you’ll be telling Big Tuna that sustainability is possible, and that it’s past time for them to stop ripping up our oceans.

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Think Outside the Can: Inside Out Salmon Sushi Roll

Posted on April 9, 2012 by admin

By Melissa Iwai, Cross-posted from The Hungry Artist

I was recently invited by Greenpeace to enter their “Think Outside the Can” recipe contest. They launched the contest to raise awareness on the destructive and irresponsible tuna fishing practices of large companies, such as Chicken of the Sea. The hope is that by raising awareness, these companies will realize their customers care about environmental practices.

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By helping us Think Outside the Can, you’ll be telling Big Tuna that sustainability is possible, and that it’s past time for them to stop ripping up our oceans.

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It’s Time to Think Outside the Can

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Casson Trenor

Vegan "Tuna" Salad Sandwich!

When my partners and I set out to start a restaurant in San Francisco, we had a novel idea: to give people the opportunity to savor the beauty and delicacy of Japanese cuisine while at the same time protecting the fragile biodiversity of the world’s oceans. We immersed ourselves in the art of sustainable sushi, came up with a remarkable number of delectable alternatives environmentally dubious choices like bluefin tuna, eel, and hamachi — and in the process became a major cuisine destination for the Bay Area.

It is possible — in fact, it is imperative — to find ways to enjoy the foods we love without destroying the oceans. Unfortunately, this lesson is lost on some of the major seafood brands like Chicken of the Sea. These companies continue to employ destructive fishing practices such as fish aggregating devices (FADs) and conventional longlines, despite the overwhelming evidence that they are ripping up the oceans.

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