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The Optimist View: Cultivating a Circular Economy
“There is a great need for the introduction of new values in our society, where bigger is not necessarily better, where slower can be faster, and where less can be more.” – Gaylord Nelson On one of our regular family Zoom calls, my aunt asked me “what habits have you adopted during Read More...
Fruit waste helps efficiently harvest useful polymer from seafood waste
Within the world of packaging, a material called chitin has been getting a lot of attention in recent years. Among other things, it's biodegradable, biocompatible, and it provides a use for seafood waste that would otherwise just end up in the landfill. Recent studies have shown that it could be Read More...
How to reopen our economies to work for people and the planet
A few weeks ago we shared a story about how Amsterdam is adopting a more sustainable doughnut model economy. Restarting our economies after COVID-19 gives us the unique opportunity to institute more sustainable and equitable economic policies. Here are some economic changes we can implement to help Read More...
Making a homemade mask? Here are some tips
The CDC recommends people wear cloth face masks when venturing out for essential shopping and increasing numbers of counties are mandating that residents follow this safety precaution. If you’re making your own mask at home, here are some essential factors to consider. Virus particles are Read More...
6 tips to keep food safe and minimize waste
As we shelter in place to minimize the spread of COVID-19, most of us are cooking at home more than ever. So how can you reduce food waste and ensure the food you’re consuming is safe? We have some tips. Sanitize surfaces and utensils regularly. The CDC recommends cleaning surfaces with soap Read More...
These 10 Ayurveda tips will keep your health in tip-top shape
Ayurveda has always taught us that the host (human body) is the most important tool to defend any invasion. With that in mind, here are 10 tips that will give your body all it needs to fend off sickness at this strange time. Avoid heavy, oily, and cold foods: Not only can these foods weaken your Read More...
New bacteria discovered in landfills feasts on hard-to-recycle plastic
Nowadays, green-minded scientists and innovators are fighting an ongoing battle against the global plastic pollution problem, looking for new ways to reduce the unsurmountable build-up of waste that ends up in landfills or destroying ecosystems. One of the most compelling recent discoveries Read More...
Sunday was World Water Day. These tips will save water in your daily life
This past Sunday was World Water Day. The day was founded by the United Nations in 1993 to celebrate the important role water plays in human and ecosystem health. In honor of this day, we bring you a variety of ways we can all save water for ourselves and for those who do not have easy access to Read More...
This former banker created an 'Uber Eats-style' food rescue program
Three years ago at age 44, former banker Tony Colley had only $278 to his name after a failed business venture. He went on welfare, paid his rent, but didn't have enough to eat through the day and fuel his six-foot-five-inch frame. He hid this secret from everyone except his mother. Depression Read More...
Flashfood app benefits stores, customers, and the environment
Canadian grocery stores have evolved past pink-tagged discount shelves and have come up with a higher-tech discounted food program that benefits shoppers, stores, and the environment. The Flashfood app allows participating grocery stores to list foods that are up to two weeks from expiring at a Read More...