There’s a growing movement of sustainable food experts and enthusiasts advocating for a change in farming practices. The recent shift towards regenerative agriculture practices stems from a few promising studies and an awareness that proves to be superior to conventional agriculture processes. But what is regenerative agriculture? Find out more here!
If you’re like me and drink a lot of coffee, especially cold brew coffee, you probably accumulate a lot of spent coffee grounds. And if you’re wondering, no you can’t use them twice. With millions of coffee drinkers around the world, there’s a lot of untapped potential lurking in those grounds. While tossing them in…
In recent years, sustainability has become a critical marketing tool for the food industry. As consumers grow more environmentally conscious, food companies have seized the opportunity to position themselves as leaders in the fight against climate change. However, not all of these environmental claims are grounded in genuine practices. Greenwashing—the act of misleading consumers with…
Since agriculture is the root of all the food crops we need, it plays a fundamental role in our food quality and nutrition. I’ve spent the past few months exploring different farms and asking forward-thinking farmers about their perspectives on the best soil for agriculture.
01.26.2021 By: Kelly D’Amico There are countless idioms in American culture which convey the importance of preventing food waste. These include: “Don’t waste food, there are starving people in Africa,” “Take what you eat, but eat what you take,” and a personal favorite, “don’t let your eyes be bigger than your stomach.” These phrases have…
You’ve probably heard a lot about food waste recently. Especially about finding ways to reduce food waste at home. There’s no doubt about it: food waste and food loss are a big problem. In fact, about 30% of the food annually produced is discarded every year. That’s so much food! But did you know that there’s a difference between food waste vs food loss?
Over the years, terminology to communicate if something is environmentally friendly has changed. Companies have advertised things as “eco,” “green,” and most recently, “sustainable.” But what are the differences between sustainable vs green?
Often the terms are used interchangeably, especially on packaging. However, there are nuanced differences between green and sustainable that can significantly impact our planet and health. This post will help you differentiate between green products and sustainable products so you can make sustainable food choices.
Trash or Treasure? It depends on who you ask or how you upcycle it. If you find yourself asking, ” What is upcycling?” Don’t worry—you came to the right place. Upcycling is a fascinating concept that is gaining momentum in the realm of sustainability. It involves transforming old, unwanted items or cosmetically imperfect produce into…
Over the years, plenty of plant based diet documentaries have come out across streaming platforms. Some good ones really explain the benefits of a vegan diet and its impact on chronic diseases, and some discuss the impacts of animal agriculture on climate change. While some other documentaries are just nonsensical. Documentaries can be a powerful…
To make cold brew coffee, all you need is cold water and fresh coffee grounds. The process is simple, but it requires double the grounds to brew a stronger brew. Cold brew coffee tastes great, but it does use a lot more coffee than you would expect. But now that you’re coffee supply is dwindling,…
