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02/18/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Simple tips and ideas to avoid food waste

Did you know that people who eat healthily are sometimes the biggest producers of food waste? However, with some careful planning and mindfulness, you can reduce food waste to help save the environment. Early in 2018, a study funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USA) revealed that American consumers waste at least a pound of food per […]

02/13/2019 / By Isabelle Z.

Traditional farming methods in Mexico help keep the maize industry alive

Modern biotech has made a lot of promises when it comes to agriculture, and although those in the industry might claim they have revolutionized it in recent years, the changes haven’t exactly been for the better. In fact, when you take a look at traditional farming methods like those used in Mexico, it’s clear that […]

12/11/2018 / By Mary Miller

The pros and cons of a vertical garden

Vertical gardens are an excellent way to grow your own food, herbs, and medicines in a small amount of space. They are a practical gardening alternative for suburban backyards and cramped city homes. But as with most gardening techniques, vertical gardens have their own share of drawbacks and benefits. Here are some of the advantages and […]

09/29/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Simple changes in conventional farming practices, particularly those that repair soil, could be the key to feeding the world

Not surprisingly, the promises that GMOs would save the world from hunger have failed to materialize. In addition to failing to make inroads in this serious issue, they’re also causing a slew of health and environmental problems. It’s clear that a different approach is needed, and it looks like one of the simplest solutions could […]

04/24/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Stretching your grocery budget AND helping the environment: Tips for reducing food waste at home

Save your money and the earth by switching to plant-based diets. A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) suggested that hundreds of millions more people could eat from the same sources if animal-based diets were replaced with plant-based diets. Globally, nearly a third of food produced for humans to […]

03/06/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Vertical gardens reduce air pollution and improve energy efficiency in buildings

Imagine hurrying on your way to work, huffing and puffing as you stride towards your office building, and inhaling all the pollutants from vehicle emissions, industrial waste, and other sources of pollution. Imagine taking your little son/daughter, or nephew, out for a walk on your rest day, and wanting to cover his/her nose because of […]

02/27/2018 / By Kristine Payne

8 reasons why you should grow your own food

Consider this: McDonald’s sells an average of 75 hamburgers every second. It may seem shocking, but if you also think about how one in six young people in the Western hemisphere count junk food as actual meals – and that we drink more than 54 gallons of carbonated soft drinks each year – it really shouldn’t come […]

12/01/2017 / By Russel Davis

A woman’s journey to promoting food independence and helping the local community in Tanzania

Shea Belahi has always wanted to grow her own garden, often getting reprimanded during childhood for picking vegetables that did not belong to her family. Many years later, she would eventually establish her own small business called Heirloominous Farms in Urbana in Central Illinois. Belahi has then encountered a much bigger opportunity to reach out to farmers in Tanzania and […]

11/29/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

Save the earth and better yourself: 8 reasons why growing your own food is the best decision you will ever make

Have you ever thought of growing your own fruits and vegetables? If not, now is the time to start considering it. It may seem tedious and overwhelming, but in reality it is actually easy and simple. You can start by growing them in your backyard, or if you do not have any yard, consider container […]

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