The global need for palm oil, a common ingredient in food and cosmetics, has long been a source of worry due to its association with deforestation. PALM-ALT, a Scottish research team from Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh, believes it has discovered the code to a sustainable … [Read more...] about What is PALM-ALT? A healthier and more eco-friendly alternative to palm oil
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16 fun ways to celebrate Earth Day this year
Tomorrow, April 22nd, you can honor Earth Day by learning about your ecosystem and contributing to its health. Here are 16 great activities you can participate in to celebrate Earth Day! Get outside Make a bird feeder for your yard Birds are essential to ecosystems. Making a … [Read more...] about 16 fun ways to celebrate Earth Day this year
How to have an affordable Thanksgiving— even while turkey prices soar
It’s true— turkey prices are on the rise this year. Unlike last year's holiday season, when supply chain and labor issues created ingredient shortages, there should be enough frozen turkeys for everyone this year. However, avian flu outbreaks and the impact of inflation on … [Read more...] about How to have an affordable Thanksgiving— even while turkey prices soar
Research shows that foods that are good for us are also good for the planet
It comes as no surprise that since the dawn of the pandemic, people all over the world began typing “immunity boosting foods” into search engines. In fact, these searches rose by 350 percent. The results? It turns out that some of the food items that were popping up over and over … [Read more...] about Research shows that foods that are good for us are also good for the planet
Burger King Austria makes plant-based their “new normal”
Burger King Austria’s new campaign is boldly challenging the public’s expectation of what “normal” ought to be. In a climate-conscious world, making plant-based the default standard for burgers is quite a statement. The brand's experiment is simple and straightforward. When … [Read more...] about Burger King Austria makes plant-based their “new normal”