We’re all striving to reduce the amount of single-use plastic in our lives, but finding ways to find your favorite essentials waste-free is not always an easy task. Fortunately, more and more zero-waste stores are popping up around major cities, making it all the more feasible to … [Read more...] about A guide to all the zero-waste stores near you
Groceries
Garden capsule lets you grow your own food on your kitchen counter
There’s never been a better time to grow your own herbs and veggies at home, but limited space is a common issue, especially in urban areas. Enter Rotofarm, a compact indoor garden suitable for the kitchen counter that’s designed to provide you with fresh food in an eco-friendly … [Read more...] about Garden capsule lets you grow your own food on your kitchen counter
App makes it safer to get groceries by making the supermarket queue virtual
Waiting in the long lines that stretch around your local grocery store can be rather unnerving these days. But thanks to a new app, getting your groceries during the pandemic may soon become an easier and safer chore. Called SafeQueue, the app is one of the winning solutions of … [Read more...] about App makes it safer to get groceries by making the supermarket queue virtual
Supermarket saves food from being wasted by reselling refused groceries
According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, 1.3 billion tons of food is thrown out or wasted every year across the world. This amounts to one-third of all food produced worldwide. In a bid to help solve this global problem, a supermarket in Berlin has come up with a … [Read more...] about Supermarket saves food from being wasted by reselling refused groceries
Plant-based food brands agree on labeling standards to fend off meat industry
What do you call a burger that isn’t made of meat? If it were up to meat industry groups, the name would not have a mention of “meat” anywhere in it. In Missouri and Arkansas, legislators have actually fought the term “plant-based meat” by passing laws that prohibit them from … [Read more...] about Plant-based food brands agree on labeling standards to fend off meat industry
