The Crunchy Baker abides by the following sustainability practices in producing and distributing baked goods:

1. We use compostable packaging and labels.
2. We compost and recycle in the kitchen.
3. We buy ingredients in bulk and/or in sustainable (recyclable, reusable, and compostable) packages.
4. We source most ingredients locally (within 50 miles) to support local small farms and businesses in Western North Carolina.
5. We source many ingredients (fruits, vegetables, herbs, and eggs) from our own homestead.
6. Eggs and dairy are free-range or pasture-raised, and sourced from local farms when possible.
7. Produce used is sourced or preserved in-season.
8. When an ingredient, such as chocolate, sugar, or coffee, cannot be sourced locally, we use fair-trade and organic bulk products.

Want to learn how to live more sustainably? Here, we provide ways to change the way you think about our current environmental practices, as well as concrete steps to live a greener life.

• Changing Your Mindset: Waste
• Living Sustainably: What Changes Can I Make Now?
• Preparing: Stocking Up on Food and Supplies
• Living Sustainably: Holiday Edition