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Waste Not, Eat Well at Daily Table
… Doug Rauch doesn’t care about food waste. Food waste to him is the scraps on your plate that get pushed … of a box of cereal. What Rauch does care about is wasted food: Perfectly good tubs of yogurt, cans of beans, speckled …
egreene - Mon, 05/01/2017
She can’t stand food waste, so she’s educating the world about it.
… If you want to know the ins and outs of wasting less food, you don’t have to look much farther than Dana Gunders’ … 2016). In it, Gunders examines how and why we throw away food in America — then provides step-by-step instructions on how to generate less food waste, from reorganizing your fridge to ensure older …
egreene - Mon, 05/01/2017
Sustainable Foods Summit… New Horizons for Eco-Labels and Sustainability
… & eco-labelled products now comprise over 5 percent of food sales in North America, there are concerns about the … future outlook. Will the ‘mainstreaming’ of the organic food market continue? What other eco-labels are emerging? Is … January, the executive summit will feature health impacts, food ingredients, and organic & eco-labels. The two-day …
ameyer - Sat, 12/30/2017
Groups: Agriculture, Soil Health Missing from Agenda of White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, And Health
… Join a coalition of farmers, food companies, and businesses in support of a regenerative approach to healthier food for all Americans WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 … Foods Institute along with a diverse coalition of farmers, food companies, and businesses, applaud the Biden-Harris …
skarimi@greenamerica.org - Tue, 09/27/2022
Should We Keep Shopping At Whole Foods?
… stores, don’t offer. How do these changes affect local food producers? One thing that made Whole Foods unique … . Across the country, there are still many small health food and organic markets, as well as co-ops. Here in the D.C. … to support local farmers and meet the people who grow your food. You can also ask them directly about topics like pest …
tlarsen - Thu, 04/26/2018
Who Feeds the Farmworkers?
… are overwhelmingly the people responsible for getting food from fields onto American plates. When they don’t make enough money for their own food, communities create solutions. Over 2 million farms are … bounty; millions of farmworkers across the US experience food insecurity. Food insecurity is a household’s inability …
egreene - Wed, 03/17/2021
Seeking Non-GMO Foods? Look for Labels.
… win for consumers who have demanded transparency in our food system. Since 2012, Green America, with the support of … of GMOs has been one of the most contentious issues within food policy. The debate over GMO labeling has been raging in … 0.9% GMO also does not have to be labeled. Additionally, food offered for immediate consumption and food served in …
GMO Inside - Mon, 03/28/2016
Fighting Food Apartheid
… West Side. Photo by Ofu Takor. You may have heard of food deserts, which refer to areas void of fresh, affordable food, but the term “food desert” does not challenge systemic racism. This is why … Fighting Food Apartheid …
egreene - Thu, 10/01/2020
Are GMOs Good or Bad? 10 Reasons to Ditch GM Foods
… to choose between a GM based, or a non GM-based, world food supply. Genetically modified (GM) foods are often … need to ban them altogether. 1. GM foods won’t solve the food crisis A 2008 World Bank report concluded that increased … biofuel production is the major cause of the increase in food prices. Biofuels are crops grown for fuel rather than …
skarimi@greenamerica.org - Wed, 03/20/2013
THE TIPPING POINT IS HERE ON GMOs, WITH 10 MAJOR COMPANIES SHIFTING TO NON-GMO PRODUCTS
… Momentum Building Fast” for Non Genetically Engineered Food as 10 Top Companies Respond to Growing Pressure Demand … Unilever. Pepsi. Those are just some of the top food corporations that have been persuaded since January 2014 … point and with this major momentum the shift to non-GMO food is only going to gain more speed,” said Todd Larsen, …
GMO Inside - Tue, 06/07/2016
Food Justice: How to Fight Food Insecurity
… Fighting for food justice is an ongoing American battle as we take action to end hunger and food insecurity. The Food Research & Action Center reports that 10% of households … Food Justice: How to Fight Food Insecurity …
Mary Meade - Wed, 10/06/2021
5 Ways to Fight Food Waste
… Forty percent of the food we grow in the US never gets eaten. It gets tossed out … the path from farm to table. That's billions of pounds of food that uses land, water, fertilizer and pesticides, … fuel, and more. So consider these five ways to fight food waste in your own kitchen. 1. Plan your meals. The more …
egreene - Thu, 08/09/2018
Community Gardens and Food Security Go Hand-in-Hand
… basketball games, pep rallies, and… an abundance of fresh food coming from the roof? It’s a future many want to see … of a school gym. No matter where you live, growing fresh food is possible. Yes, even in urban areas, where people … for certain new buildings. And crucially, growing fresh food in a community can be an empowering way to decrease food …
Mary Meade - Tue, 07/22/2025
Grow Climate Solutions for a Better Food System
… is the answer to the dual crises of a global climate and a food system that are both becoming increasingly unstable. … soil to capture carbon and, in return, grow healthier food and protect ecosystems. Through Green America’s work with consumers and stakeholders from the entire food supply chain, huge amounts of land have been converted …
egreene - Tue, 12/08/2020
Green America: The Tipping Point Is Here on GMOs, With 10 Major Companies Shifting To Non-GMO Products
… Hershey’s. Unilever. Pepsi. Those are just some of the top food corporations that have been persuaded since January 2014 … point and with this major momentum the shift to non-GMO food is only going to gain more speed,” said Todd Larsen, … the important role consumers play in shaping our food supply. As more and more consumers demand healthy, …
abadalov - Tue, 06/07/2016
Essential workers need our support during COVID-19
… during these times, essential workers throughout our food supply chains, from farm workers to delivery drivers, are risking their health to ensure food makes it to our tables. There are an estimated 2.5 … or delivery. Unfortunately, in many cases, workers in our food supply chain may not have paid sick leave, health …
ctate - Mon, 06/08/2020
Meeting Community Food Needs in Winter
… blankets. But how does winter look for people living with food insecurity? How are their food needs met? According to Feeding America , In 2020, an estimated 1 in 8 Americans were food insecure, equating to over 38 million Americans, … Meeting Community Food Needs in Winter …
ekriss - Thu, 02/03/2022
Is Organic or Local Food Better?
… people and the planet? And how do we make truly healthy food accessible to all? You walk into the grocery store, … announced that the climate-change benefits of organic food are almost negated when that food has traveled a long distance from farm to plate. In …
greenamerica - Tue, 01/31/2017
It's Time to Quit Wasting Food
… Wasted food comes at a cost to the planet, to your wallet, and to … billion meals thrown in the trash. Globally, 11% of all food waste occurs in the home, compared to the 7% that occurs in food service and retail, according to a 2021 UN study. It’s … It's Time to Quit Wasting Food …
Mary Meade - Thu, 04/07/2022
Safe, Sustainable Seafood
… seafood industry is starting to feel the effects.When the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Environmental … up in your body over time. Since concerns about PCBs in food are relatively new, it’s difficult to know what types of … EcoFish recommends avoiding larger fish at the top of the food chain, since they accumulate more PCBs than small fish. …
greenamerica - Thu, 03/30/2017
7 Day Eco Eating Challenge
… have to be boring—it’s not just shopping at a health food store and eating organic bran (but it can be, if that’s … according to a 2021 study published in the journal Nature Food. Tuesday: Try Local Flavors Ever heard the term “locavore,” meaning someone who eats local food? It’s not possible for all foods all the time, but there …
Mary Meade - Thu, 04/07/2022
Food
… work to shift the United States towards sustainable food systems that are safe for workers, healthy for families, … puts carbon back into the soil. The choices we make around food are essential to our health and wellbeing, and that of our planet. The Problems in Our Food Systems Agriculture is the most polluting industry in …
greenamerica - Wed, 06/22/2016
Food Campaigns Director
… four main issue areas, with ongoing campaigns focused on food, energy, finance, and labor. The Food Campaign Director will be in charge of Green America’s Food Campaigns, which seek to educate the public about … Food Campaigns Director …
yunjilee - Wed, 02/15/2017
National Weeks of Action: Show Kroger What They’d Be Missing without Bees and Other Pollinators
… (August 26 – September 10) to urge Kroger to stop selling food grown with bee-killing pesticides. We need your help to … how many sales they would lose if they don’t stop selling food grown with bee-killing pesticides. If Kroger doesn’t … pictures of their grocery cart. One picture with all the food you’d purchase at Kroger pollinated by bees and one with …
ameyer - Thu, 08/31/2017
Sustainable Agriculture Spotlight: Chopping Block Farm
… and animals to thrive. When and how did your interest in food and farming start? Many moons ago we both had an interest in gardening, planting and growing food. It wasn't until we moved in together that we were able … rooted--no pun intended--in the effects of the current food system in this country being imposed on the bodies of …
GMO Inside - Tue, 08/19/2014
DON'T HAVE A COW: The 10-Day Local Food Challenge
… the Midwest, and it’s pretty easy to find fresh, local food here at harvest-time among all the family farms. But … That’s the question behind Vicki Robin’s new 10-day Local Food Challenge. Vicki recently published a wonderful book, … Feed Us: What Eating Closer to Home Can Teach Us About Food, Community, and Our Place on Earth , which was all about …
greenamerica - Thu, 10/02/2014
Chipotle Cooks Up Something New: GMO Labeling
… meaningless compared to the right-now policy of fresh food chain Chipotle, which is officially the first and only major U.S. food supplier to voluntarily incorporate GMO labeling. On its … Statement" website, Chipotle clearly outlines which of its food products contain GMOs, and also states that it is …
skarimi@greenamerica.org - Tue, 06/18/2013
Eco Eating: 9 Reasons to Go Beyond Just Organic
… through. The organic label is a great way to ensure your food is coming from farms that do not use GMOs (genetically … foods with this label not just at Whole Foods and natural food stores but at any grocery store in your area. You may already be buying organic food whenever possible, but is there an even better option? …
ameyer - Sat, 03/25/2017
4 Ways to Support Local Farmers and Workers at the Grocery Store
… where you’re going to shop. There are different types of food stores to choose from, so investigate all the … are many benefits to shopping small, but when it comes to food and local farms, small businesses are best specifically … back into the community. Other great stores to get your food from are local food cooperatives, or co-ops, that are …
Mary Meade - Mon, 03/20/2023
World Food Day: Danone North America, Megafood, Anheuser-Busch and Local Farms are Saving Our Soils to Fight Climate Change
… WASHINGTON, D.C. – OCTOBER 16, 2019 – Dozens of farmers and food companies, including Anheuser-Busch, MegaFood, Rick … by national nonprofit Green America in honor of World Food Day. Soil SuperHeroes are working to provide major … health and resiliency. These farmers and forward-thinking food companies are assessing the impacts of agriculture and …
tlarsen - Wed, 10/16/2019
Whole Foods Drops Hershey’s Scharffen Berger Chocolates Over Child Labor Issues
… Whole Foods’ decision follows more than 40 natural food retailers and coops publicly expressing concern about …
greenamerica - Wed, 10/03/2012
Who Requires Labels?
… the first to embrace labeling for genetically modified food. Companies must label all other food products and animal feed made with more than .9% of … laws don’t cover genetically modified animals used as food (not yet on the market in Europe), though the European …
greenamerica - Sat, 01/31/2015
Not All Those Fancy Labels on Your Groceries Are Created Equal. A New Resource Identifies the Good and the Bad Apples
… navigating the cornucopia of vague and often confusing food labels. “The ABCs of Food Labeling” is a guide to help consumers understand which labels certify food that was produced with adherence to a set of verifiable …
tlarsen - Thu, 11/09/2017
Substantial Equivalence: The Who, What, When, Where, and Why
… an agent for change in social media activism for the good food movement. She is a California-raised organic farmer's … they do not have to be labeled when they show up in our food supply. Substantial equivalence in this case means that … of Foods in 2009. Taylor currently oversees all food safety policy for the federal government and continues …
ameyer - Wed, 05/28/2014
A Planet-Friendly Meal Plan
… according to research published in academic journal Nature Food. Ideas for vegetarian dinner: Peppers stuffed with rice … you don’t need to shop or plan and there often isn’t much food waste at meal-time. But the ingredients are often … heard the term “locavore,” meaning someone who eats local food? It’s not possible for all foods all the time, but there …
egreene - Mon, 08/05/2019
Love Your Leftovers
… are created equal. Avoid harmful chemicals entering your food by choosing safer storage and cooking options. Avoid … regulations reduced its use in products that touched food. Manufacturers replaced BPA with BPS or BPF, which are … to make containers can claim their products are BPA-free. Food-grade plastics have recycling numbers 1-7 on the …
Mary Meade - Mon, 04/11/2022
Sustainable Pet: 6 Ways to Green Your Cat or Dog
… Since pets can be exposed to harmful toxins in their food, litter, and flea medicine, bringing green-living values … Diet Just like a human, omnivorous cats and dogs eat food with a significant greenhouse gas footprint: namely, food with beef or lamb in it. The Environmental Working …
greenamerica - Thu, 03/30/2017
Turning “Food Prisons” into Gardens
… regenerative agriculture to increase access to healthy food and bring neighbors together in his South-Central Los … Regenerative community gardens, he says, can provide fresh food for communities where there’s a dearth of healthy food stores. They can bring community members together to …
egreene - Tue, 11/20/2018
Living Soil: Vandana Shiva on the Triple Climate Crisis
… and activist, and a tireless crusader for economic, food, and gender justice. She earned a Ph.D. in physics from … chaos and peak oil are converging with a third crisis—the food crisis. The food crisis results from the combined impacts of the …
greenamerica - Mon, 01/30/2017
Know Farmers, Know Food
… green and white bumper sticker proclaiming, “No Farms, No Food.” It’s true—almost all of our food begins on the ground, from the grains that become bread … fruit and the grasses and grains livestock eats. And that food starts on farms, from small, local businesses that sell …
Mary Meade - Mon, 03/20/2023
Our Interview with Maria Rodale
… Books, 2010), and what it’s going to take to change our food system. Green America/Tracy Fernandez Rysavy: Your … I think for me, it starts from a personal love of food and gardening and my children. I had my first child when … local?” I loved the message in your book that unity in the food movement is vital to creating a healthy food supply. …
mpolk - Thu, 08/02/2012
Lifting Up "Food Deserts"
… including 6.5 million children, who live in what we call ‘food deserts,’” First Lady Michelle Obama stated in … of her “Let’s Move” campaign against childhood obesity. A food desert is a community where residents have difficulty … take for granted and are instead dotted with fast food restaurants and convenience stores that offer mainly …
greenamerica - Tue, 01/31/2017
Cook One Meal, Eat for a Week
… family and community—all while supporting healthy, green food choices. Though cooking co-op arrangements vary, they … own family. In the process, cooking co-ops also ensure food variety; minimize the temptation to go out to eat or … highly processed convenience or fast foods; share food traditions among members; and inspire participants to …
greenamerica - Thu, 03/30/2017
Dean Foods
… “Pure and simple, we ensure Mother Nature’s most perfect food finds a place in every home.” Considering Dean Foods’ … their cows, and help us accelerate the shift to a non-GMO food system! …
abadalov - Mon, 11/14/2016
Sustainable Agriculture Spotlight: Pure Èire Dairy
… in that manner. Q: When and how did your interest in food and farming start? Who or what influenced you? A: I was … intensified agriculture – how has your relationship with food and farming changed over time? A: When you become a mother or a parent you start to look at your food more. I think the more you delve into the industry and …
ameyer - Fri, 12/05/2014
Climate-Friendly Foods for Kids
… exercise particular power in shaping perceptions about food. “Kids are a vulnerable population,” shares Dr. Vanita … they need to grow and build a healthy relationship with food—which can help green the planet, too. Use the following … ditching meat and dairy for “low-fat, plant-based” food is safe and beneficial for people of all ages—kids …
Mary Meade - Mon, 11/21/2022
GMO Inside: With a Social Media Policy Like Smuckers, a Comment Has To Be Good … Or It’s Gone
… $640,000 to Block Consumers’ Right to Know If GMOs Are In Food Also Censors Consumers Talking About GMOs on Social … ardent efforts to keep consumers in the dark about GMOs in food products. According to the Cornucopia Institute, … foods have GMOs inside, and B) removing GMOs from our food supply. We believe that everyone has a right to know …
mpolk - Mon, 11/03/2014
Tips: A Healthy Lifestyle Starts with a Healthy Kitchen
… products and meat can expose you to the hormones used on food animals, which may be linked to endocrine disruption. … produce. Visit the National Green Pages™ category: food Check out our articles: Eat Less Meat; Cool the Planet Is Organic or Local Food Better? 9 Ways to Support Sustainable Food The …
sreid - Thu, 11/16/2017
Native Growers Decolonize Regenerative Agriculture
… the director of programs for Native agriculture and food systems at the First Nations Development Institute . … agriculture means recognizing and restoring Indigenous food practices, which focus on the health of the entire … I’m hoping ‘regenerative agriculture’ will become.” Food Sovereignty and the Pandemic Sovereignty means having …
Mary Meade - Wed, 06/02/2021
Do Better, Darden! Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, and other franchises should improve labor practices and use the Good Food Purchasing Policy
… by improving the way it treats workers and procures food. That’s why Green America, in coalition with 15 allied organizations, has launched the Good Food Now campaign , to demand that Darden adopt better practices. The Good Food Now campaign calls for Darden to improve its labor …
egreene - Tue, 03/28/2017
