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Girl Scouts are building ‘hotels’ for the wild bees in their communities
The future of food may involve state-of-the-art technologies and innovative farming practices but, essentially, the health and security of our food system still rely heavily on nature’s beloved wild pollinators. That’s why ensuring that these tiny insects stay hidden from the wrath of the Read More...
How to go plastic-free this Halloween
The festive Halloween season is upon us, but there is nothing spookier than the masses of plastic thrown away during the holiday from costumes, candy, and decorations. So how can you celebrate plastic-free? This week we have tips and tricks to make your Halloween more eco-friendly, but just as Read More...
Dairy giant Danone teams up with the UN to foster sustainable diets and food systems
The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 2 - Zero Hunger - aims to eradicate hunger, achieve global food security, and promote worldwide sustainable farming practices by 2030. In an effort to bring that goal closer to fruition, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has recently Read More...
This is what the future of snacking looks like, according to food experts
More than ever, Americans are snacking. In fact, nearly 386 billion snacks were consumed by Americans last year. At the same time, people are becoming more conscious of the food they eat and the ingredients within them, which coincides with another trend: people becoming busier in their work and Read More...
Technology is paving the way for a regenerative agriculture revolution
Large scale agriculture conjures up images of vast fields of the same crop. But this single crop mentality is part of the reason commercial agriculture is struggling. Implementing regenerative agriculture practices, such as crop diversification, crop cover, livestock rotation, and composting, can Read More...
The cleanest kicks around: these classy sneakers are totally carbon neutral
Lots of shoe brands have been coming out with new lines of sneakers made of sustainable sources, but the problem is that many of these brands are huge corporations whose practices are unsustainable overall and who have put out eco-friendly shoes in an attempt to win over the public. Another problem Read More...
Why you shouldn’t rake your leaves this fall
Somewhere along the way, much of the rough and tumble beauty of the American landscape turned into cookie-cutter manicured lawns. It's like homeownership now comes with explicit directions: There will be a white picket fence surrounding a plot of tidy grass; there will be no weeds and there will be Read More...
Grow fruits and veggies year round with this indoor Ferris wheel garden
We’re moving beyond the days where the only crops you can grow inside your home are various herbs and spices. In February, a new prototype of a rotating garden appeared on Kickstarter that allows you to grow fruits and vegetables all year round. It’s an idea that seems to appeal to a lot of Read More...
This is what happens to your body when you stop drinking sugary drinks
Very few things will have as immediate of an impact on your health as cutting back on all sugary drinks. In fact, a new study just found that simply swapping one sugary drink for an unsweetened choice such as water or tea could decrease your risk of type 2 diabetes by up to 10%. Conversely, Read More...
Want to spare your iPhone’s battery life? Put it on dark mode
OK. We recognize that not all of our readers are owners of an iPhone, but if you are one, keep reading. According to new tests done by PhoneBuff, putting your iPhone in dark mode can significantly improve your phone’s battery life. Using two identical devices, one in light and one in dark mode, Read More...