Plastic Free Focaccia Bread
I have left the kitchen for last in my plastic free journey because I know it’s going to be a hard one. Everything comes wrapped in plastic, and to make … Read More
Category: Sustainable Food
How to inch toward sustainability in the food industry
Sustainability is easier for some fields over others. The food industry itself is particularly prone to waste, with as much as 40% of all food grown wasted—not to mention the … Read More
Bringing back seasonality could help fight climate change
Pumpkin spice lattes are over. It is now time for egg nog, gingerbread cookies, and candy canes. These few food items are all the “seasonal” foods we have left really, … Read More
How to Pollinate a Zucchini Plant
Zucchini are one type of produce that depend heavily on pollinators in order to create fruit. If a female zucchini flower doesn’t get enough pollen from a male flower, it … Read More
How to grow a container garden
Not everybody is blessed with a yard to garden in. Perhaps your landlord frowns on you digging up the landscaping, or you live in an apartment high above that nice, … Read More
How to grow vegetables from kitchen waste
If you’re itching to start a garden but don’t have any seeds, you might not have to go far to find something plantable. The vegetables you use every day in … Read More
How to prepare a garden bed sustainably
The first step to growing a garden is to select a sunny location with workable soil, and prepare the bed for planting. Although you can simply stick the seeds in … Read More
Are food miles something you should worry about?
If you are concerned about your carbon footprint, chances are you spend an inordinate amount of time thinking about your lifestyle and what impact it has on the planet. You … Read More
Gardening for the planet
If you own a home, live near a community garden, or even have a balcony that begs for a few pots, you may have thought about creating a garden. We’ve … Read More
Plastic Free Apple Turnovers
With Covid-19 rampaging around the globe, it can be tough to find food that isn’t wrapped in plastic. Many zero waste refill stations are shut, coffee shops are refusing reusable … Read More