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Food and the Environment


How To Reduce Food Waste

Nobody likes wasting food. But nearly all of us do it. A lot. And this isn’t just about a few spears of broccoli left on your plate after supper. Food waste is a massive problem that threatens our climate, our air and water and soil, and our ability to grow enough food to feed humanity for future generations. And the good news? There’s a lot you can do about it.
Ocean Robbins · January 22, 2020 · 11 min read

What Will it Really Take for Vertical Farms to Succeed?

Funders and proponents say vertical farming is the future. But consumer demand may change the nature of what it means to "grow."
Paul Adams · December 27, 2019 · 8 min read

Meet the Farmers Reclaiming Puerto Rico’s Agricultural History

Once a self-reliant agriculture-dependent economy, Puerto Rico now imports the majority of its food (including, unfortunately, fast food). But some residents in a rural Puerto Rican community are reviving a historic botanical garden to serve as an example of and inspiration for bringing back local and sustainable farming — and for the purposes of cultural and historical preservation.
Carly Graf · December 13, 2019 · 6 min read

The Truth About Chocolate: How to Choose Healthy and Ethically Produced Cacao Products

For many people, chocolate is one of the special pleasures in life. It tastes delicious, it’s connected to many favorite holidays, and it can immediately lift your mood. But what are the health effects (positive and negative) of chocolate? And can you enjoy it without contributing to slave labor and environmental degradation on cacao plantations? In this article, we’ll share the research on chocolate’s surprising health benefits, and how you can partake ethically and healthfully.
Ocean Robbins · November 22, 2019 · 13 min read

Is Eating Fish Good For You? The Truth About the Health and Environmental Impacts of Eating Fish

Fish and seafood are often recommended as good sources of healthy nutrients like protein and essential fatty acids. Some research even suggests that fish may help you live longer, with a lower risk for disease. But how much truth is there to these claims? What about contamination with mercury and other heavy metals? And what about the ethical and sustainability concerns?
Ocean Robbins · November 15, 2019 · 12 min read

Can Eating Cows Save the Planet?

Industrial animal agriculture is a total environmental disaster, polluting local ecosystems and contributing to climate change. While one obvious response is simply to stop eating animals, there’s a growing movement known as “regenerative agriculture” that claims that raising cows can be part of the solution to climate change and other environmental problems. We asked Dr Doug Gurian-Sherman, a leading agricultural scientist, to share the real science with our readers.
Doug Gurian-Sherman, PhD · October 16, 2019 · 11 min read

What If Every Lawn was Transformed into an Edible Garden?

Lawns may look pretty, and they can impress the neighbors. But are their benefits really worth their costs? They can be bad for the environment, and the pesticides sprayed on them can be bad for your health, too. Have you ever wondered what would happen if we turned all our lawns into edible gardens, filled with fruits, vegetables, and herbs?
Liana Minassian · October 11, 2019 · 5 min read

Compost: 5 Secrets to Composting at Home

Compost is nature’s ultimate closed-loop system, turning one generation of waste into the next generation of food. It’s good for the planet, it’s good for your conscience, and it can be a great way to replenish your soil, too! But if you don’t know what you’re doing, home composting can also turn into a great big pile of stinky mess. It can offend the neighbors, attract pests, and smell up your yard. What to do? Ask master gardener, Stacey Murphy, of course!
Stacey Murphy · September 25, 2019 · 9 min read

Pesticides in Food: What You Should Know and Why it Matters

Pesticides are so widely used in our food system that it’s easy to assume that they must be safe. Unfortunately, that’s not always true. So what’s the truth about pesticides in food? Are any safe for you? Which ones are most dangerous to you and the environment? And what can you do to reduce your exposure?
Ocean Robbins · September 20, 2019 · 13 min read

5 Healthy & Sustainable Food Storage Alternatives to Plastic

What you store your food in matters. Most food storage containers are made of plastic. But research has suggested plastic is harmful to your health and the environment. Instead, try one of these food storage options that are healthier and more sustainable choices.
Ocean Robbins · August 28, 2019 · 8 min read

Safe and Healthy Cookware: What You Need To Know When Choosing Non-Toxic Pots & Pans

Is your cookware safe? Or is it off-gassing toxic chemicals that get into your food and body? This article examines the options out there so that you can make the best purchases for your health, the environment, and your cooking needs.
Ocean Robbins · August 23, 2019 · 9 min read

6 Ways to Engage in Sustainable Travel: A How-to Guide

Sustainable travel is a popular buzzword in the tourism industry, but what does it actually mean? And how can you take steps to travel and eat more sustainably?
Liana Minassian · July 17, 2019 · 10 min read

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