Thanksgiving is quickly approaching! You’ve probably been tasked with bringing something to the table this Thanksgiving. Or you’ve been honored with the coveted holiday hosting. If you’re looking for healthy, sustainable meals, then look no further! We’re listing out our top sustainable recipes that you can make this Thanksgiving. The classic Thanksgiving menu consists of…
With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, you might be upset if you don’t see mashed potatoes on the table. Mashed potatoes are a part of a series of classic comfort foods like mac and cheese, especially during the colder months. Here’s a simple yet effective approach to making creamy, flavorful mashed potatoes with tips from a food…
Traveling is a great way to see the world, learn about new cultures, and meet new people. But it can also be quite expensive and resource-intensive. While many try to practice sustainable living in their daily lives, it can be more difficult to travel sustainably. Things like zero waste living seem impossible, but by selecting…
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…
The tragic moment has come: your coffee canister is empty. Being the environmentally responsible citizen that you are, you approach the recycling bin. But then you stop to ask yourself the modern-day age-old question: Are coffee Cans Recyclable? The short answer: It depends on what your coffee canister is made from. If you live in…
It’s that time of year when the cold weather starts to come in, and the daylight hours decrease – Soup season! But while temperatures are dropping, food prices are not! Vegetarian soups are easy meals you can make on a small budget. From creamy potato leek soup to African-inspired Stews, these healthy soup recipes will inspire…
Although most people think about soup with fall or winter, there are still a couple of weeks of cold weather in early spring that are deserving of a soup day. I’m convinced the perfect recipe for a cold spring night is a cannellini bean and leek soup. The seasonal leeks are freshly available at your…
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…
As the food and agriculture industries face droughts, pests, and surging prices from climate change, there’s a growing demand for sustainable agriculture. The mighty mushroom has emerged as a shining example of how we can produce nutritious food with minimal environmental impact. While there are many health benefits and emerging studies about functional mushrooms, we’re…
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.
