Want to Join the Climate Victory Garden Movement? Turn Your Yard into a Mini-Farm!

… your yard, saving money, and producing delicious, healthy food, but you could actually be sequestering carbon dioxide … at YES! Magazine. She lives in Seattle and writes about food, health, and suburban sustainability. Follow her on …

jwalton - Thu, 06/21/2018

Key Shareholder Resolutions to Vote in 2025

… Human rights Impact assessment Albertsons August Report on food waste management Human rights policy Align Technology … DEI in executive compensation packages May Report on food waste management Columbia Sportswear May Adopt GHG … use reduction targets Dollar General Corp. May Report on food waste management Human rights policy Healthcare access …

greenamerica - Mon, 11/23/2020

Key Shareholder Resolutions to Vote

… Human rights Impact assessment Albertsons August Report on food waste management Human rights policy Align Technology … DEI in executive compensation packages May Report on food waste management Columbia Sportswear May Adopt GHG … use reduction targets Dollar General Corp. May Report on food waste management Human rights policy Healthcare access …

abadalov - Sat, 11/23/2024

Green Gifts from Black-Owned Small Businesses

… are beautiful and eye-catching additions to the home.  Food & Drink   Step up your tea game with Amber Tea Crystals …

Anya Crittenton - Tue, 11/26/2024

How recycling works and why it’s so often done wrong

… occur anywhere in the recycling journey: Broken glass and food or liquid residues can ruin paper bales. Likewise, the wrong types of plastic and food/liquid residues can spoil plastic bales. These items … Glass may break, posing risk to recycling workers, and food and liquid residue can ruin batches of recyclables. …

egreene - Thu, 04/27/2017

7 Green Reasons to Celebrate

… from its entire supply chain. Samsung, too.   3. SAFE FOOD General Mills Removes GMOs from Cheerios / Post Does the … its cereals, starting with Honey Nut Cheerios.   4. SAFE FOOD Chobani to work for GMO-free cattle feed, offer organic … to switch to organic milk. Get GMOs out of infant food, starting with Gerber Good Start and Similac.   5. …

greenamerica - Mon, 01/30/2017

Come As You Are: Zero Waste for Everyone

… Balled-up paper towels, plastic food containers and crumpled stationery: when Anamarie … these are single-use items like napkins, plastic bags, and food scraps. Invite Only: Exclusivity in Zero Waste While … a completely zero waste lifestyle. For example, getting food from bulk and fresh produce sections of grocery stores …

aweinstein - Thu, 02/20/2020

What’s in My Drink? Pesticides are Lurking in Our Favorite Beverages

… and other harmful chemicals , including those found on our food, clothes, yards, water, and even in the air. Consumers … every civilization, is it any wonder that the very first food regulation in the world was about beer and it’s still in … and imported beer after the EPA ruling banning it on food crops beginning in February 2022. In addition to …

ekriss - Fri, 06/17/2022

Regenerative Agriculture Q&A

… probably an entire panel in that alone! Not to mention food waste. On average, every person in the U.S. throws away over 1,500 calories worth of food each day, a study has found. According to the authors, … to harvest, based on a more equitable distribution of the food dollar, or by embracing a multicrop environment and …

abadalov - Thu, 02/04/2021

I Care If You Recycle, And Here's Why You Should Care Too

… they are bringing into their home are toxic, that the food they are eating is unhealthy, or that a new power plant … companies to adopt greener practices.  Take food as an example. As more and more consumers nationwide … and CAFOs, they have been shifting their consumption from food produced with GMOs designed to be doused in toxic …

egreene - Tue, 06/11/2019

Regenerative, Organic Agriculture: Cool the Climate, Feed the World

… came to the conclusion that “healthy soil = healthy food = healthy people.” Through his institute—and its … the world can’t feed itself. Can the world get enough food through organics? Aaron Kinsman : It’s a topic that the … I’m careful to say calories and not necessarily food—to feed somewhere between 10 and 14 billion people. We …

greenamerica - Mon, 01/30/2017

Uncovering Deadly Research Suppression and Bias Toward Biotech

… he and his colleagues published a peer-reviewed study in Food & Chemical Toxicology that tested Monsanto’s NK603 maize … the world for the “flaws” in his study. The outcry caused Food & Chemical Toxicology to retract the study. Case closed, … of papers that are in the public literature, including Food & Chemical Toxicology , that are carcinogenicity studies …

greenamerica - Mon, 01/30/2017

From Slash and Burn to Regeneration in Ghana

… I am a farmer and educator. I grow a wide variety of food and cash crops, including trees, vegetables, grains, and … the past two decades, resulting in increasing demand for food. While the number of people that need to be fed is rising, the arable land area suitable for producing food is declining. This is due to enhanced desertification, …

egreene - Tue, 11/20/2018

Managing Director, Soil Carbon Initiative

… program that empowers and incentivizes farmers, food companies and the entire food supply chain to transition acres to regenerative … collaboration with over 150 stakeholders from across the food supply chain – farmers, suppliers, food companies, soil …

swood - Tue, 02/01/2022

GMO Foods Strike Again with Chobani Yogurt

skarimi@greenamerica.org - Thu, 07/18/2013

“Save Beer!” – New Campaign Urges Major Brewers to Avoid Pesticides That Harm Agricultural Systems, Product Quality, and Consumers

… include pesticide reduction targets.   Emma Kriss, Food Campaigns Manager at Green America, said:  “We love … supply chains.  A 2024 case study on just four U.S. food crops — soy, corn, apples, and almonds — identified a  $219 billion risk  for the U.S. food retail sector in financial, climate, and biodiversity …

abadalov - Thu, 11/06/2025

Share the Love on Valentine’s Day, not GMOs

… amounts of these chemicals in our environment—and our food. Luckily, things are starting to change. Hershey Co. … GMOs Sign Up to get more informed about GMOs in our food supply ABOUT GMO INSIDE AND GREEN AMERICA GMO Inside is … believe that everyone has a right to know what’s in their food and to choose foods that are proven safe for themselves, …

GMO Inside - Wed, 02/03/2016

EPA Regulation Raises Permissible Levels of Glyphosate in Food

… are what you eat. And now there may be glyphosate in your food. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has raised … a rise in tolerance levels will allow farmers to spray food with more chemicals, which will increase health and … cancer. A 2013 MIT study argues that glyphosate residue in food and water induces disease by disrupting normal cellular …

skarimi@greenamerica.org - Mon, 07/22/2013

Sustainable Gifts for Everyone on Your List

… 100% biobased furniture polish is non-toxic and both food- and baby-safe.  Laundry is an essential part of any … stainless steel (a non-toxic option for your cookware). Food & Vine offers different versions of grapeseed oil … sustainable travel plans for any focus, whether that’s food, culture, or history.  Surprise your sisters with …

Anya Crittenton - Thu, 12/05/2024

Senior Director, Climate & Agriculture Networks

… initiatives that focus on improving agricultural and food system outcomes in the areas of carbon sequestration, … and evaluate initiatives within the Agriculture and Food Network. Attend and contribute to network meetings. … with senior executives and high-level leaders across the food and agriculture sector. A strong knowledge of food and …

csmith - Mon, 01/06/2020

The Rise of the Hemp-CBD Industry

…  The versatility of CBD has made it attractive to the food and beverage industry as well as health and beauty … Foods and Beyond Meats products sold in numerous fast-food chains. Between the growing interest in plant-based … many entrepreneurs have jumped on the CBD train, the  Food and Drug Administration  states that it cannot conclude …

Mary Meade - Tue, 07/14/2020

Chicago GBN Members Stand Out in NBC’s Top Eco-Preneurs

… water and energy more efficiently, grow more sustainable food, while boasting the world’s most sustainable … (Green Festival Speaker) | Beyond Green: Sustainable Food Partners Beyond Green is trying to modify the entire food industry one institutional kitchen at a time. They …

greenamerica - Tue, 07/17/2012

A Green Tipping Point in Action: How it Works

… case, against genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in our food, starting with Cheerios. Why Cheerios? Targeting … of organizations representing grassroots activists, food companies, and food-education groups. In addition, our Non-GMO Working Group …

egreene - Wed, 11/16/2016

GMO Yogurt: How does your favorite brand stack up?

… care about a number of factors when it comes to choosing food products.  The following chart captures various consumer … on our blog and we'll get the scoop! Or check out  Be Food Smart  for an even deeper look at these Greek yogurt … yogurt company started in 1983 that is sold in natural food stores, national supermarkets and large retailers across …

GMO Inside - Fri, 09/29/2017

Greener Paths: Recyclable Plastics

… recommended to avoid because it can leach toxins into food and is an environmental problem throughout its … LDPE (Low-Density Polyethylene) — Used for garbage bags, food storage bags, and some cling wrap and bottles. Not … reuse. Recommended to avoid because styrene may leach into food and beverages. #7, Other (Includes Polycarbonate and …

greenamerica - Wed, 04/26/2017

Soil Carbon Initiative Launches New Farm Certification Go-To-Market Pilots

… program open to all farms and companies in the food supply chain, announced its newest 2022 pilots focused … program that empowers and incentivizes farmers and the food supply chain to transition acreage to regenerative … biodiversity, water quality, climate resiliency, food security, farm profitability, and improved rural …

skarimi@greenamerica.org - Tue, 03/08/2022

Are there GMOs hiding in your Chobani Greek yogurt?

… for their cows, to help accelerate the shift to a non GMO food system! Take action now! And in the meantime, we hope …

GMO Inside - Tue, 07/09/2013

On Sale Now: Prison Labor

… loss of true physical autonomy, and lack of adequate food, shelter, and education within a completely toxic … human-rights abuses such as overcrowding or poor food and living conditions, and a lack of services that …

egreene - Mon, 10/12/2020

You Are Cordially Invited to The Sustainable Wedding Guide

… landfill, you can also rent decor or outfits. Compost the Food Food waste is a huge problem in the United States and … Wedding Alliance, an average of 10% of all wedding food goes to waste, resulting in hundreds of pounds of food …

Mary Meade - Wed, 06/26/2024

11 Easy Ways to Kick the Plastic Habit

… from stainless steel, sustainably harvested bamboo, and food-grade silicone. Try an insulated steel bottle to keep … or at ShopGreenPages.org .     3. Bring your own reusable food containers to buy builk items at the store and when … for #5 plastics at participating Whole Foods stores and food co-ops, or mail it back to Recycline . The company …

mpolk - Thu, 07/06/2017

A Great Future Does Not Involve Plastics

… love about living in Chicago is the abundance of fantastic food. We’re spoiled for choice when it comes to styles of … even started selling traditionally-styled Filipino comfort food recently, which has inspired me to have food safe silicone and stainless steel takeout containers …

Mary Meade - Thu, 11/13/2025

Growing food in containers

… else’s garden. If neither is an option, you can grow food in containers using regenerative techniques like … to aerate without damaging the roots. If you're growing food in contains, make your own potting soil mix by combining … water and nutrients underground, but if you're growing food in containers, it's up to you to keep them moist and …

jwalton - Wed, 06/03/2020

Banking and Investing for Good

… When coronavirus arrived in 2020, it hit the food sector hard—including Urban Growers Collective , a … in Chicago working to build a more just and equitable food system. With eight operating farms on 11 urban acres and … our community relationships and our ability to address food insecurity and bring nutritionally dense food to our …

Mary Meade - Thu, 10/05/2023

Grocery Shopping Tips

… countries around the world  require genetically modified food to be labeled , the US is not one of them. In the …

awilson - Fri, 08/01/2014

Stop GE Wheat

… wheat will threaten the environment, the world’s food supply, and our economy. For 8,000 years, wheat has …

abadalov - Tue, 09/02/2014

Good Food Gone Local

… all across the country, local communities are developing food systems that protect our food, farm workers, animals, soil, air, and water from … all without the enormous carbon footprint of shipping food around the world.   … Good Food Gone Local …

trysavy - Tue, 01/24/2017

What to grow

… be grown in your area. If so, you’ll eliminate countless food miles and the emissions associated with transporting food around the world to get to your plate. Some plants are …

jwalton - Thu, 06/25/2020

FrankenFood

… corn, and sugar in processed foods, more than 30,000 GM food products sit on US grocery shelves unlabeled. This issue …

trysavy - Tue, 01/24/2017

Urban Gardening Made Easy

… small patch of earth, but a big craving for fresh, organic food? Patti Moreno, a.k.a. “the Garden Girl,” wants you to know it’s easier than you think to grow that food yourself, even if you live in the city. It's called … with Urban Gardening If you’ve wanted to grow your own food but haven’t started because you think you don’t have the …

greenamerica - Thu, 03/30/2017

What are some tips for starting a Climate Victory Garden?

… The most common one, by far, was, “how can I grow food like this at home?” “It’s easy!” I’d reply, and groans … seems easy to me, someone entirely oriented around growing food, is of course much harder if you’re more accustomed to … familiar with carbon sequestration and growing healthy food (and soil!).  Written by Acadia Tucker , a regenerative …

jwalton - Thu, 04/18/2019

What You Should Know About the Monsanto-Bayer Merger

… (GMOs). This phenomenon poses a massive threat to global food supply and environmental health. In 2016, Green America’s Food Campaigns Team published an  article  detailing grave … massive implications on the environment. Green America’s  Food  Campaigns have identified several key environmental …

vstafford - Wed, 07/11/2018

Taking on Waste, One Cup at a Time

… Center for the Circular Economy that aims to reinvent food packaging and reduce waste. I was drawn to its ambitious … packaging, health and cleanliness concerns about reusable food and beverage items, or even innocent unawareness. “It … reducing waste.” In addition to stressing the need for the food service industry to source, purchase, and use reusable …

Mary Meade - Tue, 07/22/2025

Climate Victory Gardens Campaign Hits 20,000-Garden Milestone, Equivalent to 4,740 Tons of Carbon Sequestered

… to keep the grass green, according to the EPA. Emma Kriss, food campaigns manager at Green America, said: “Not only do … planet by drawing down atmospheric carbon dioxide, but the food they provide is more nutritious than conventional … Raising chickens Container gardening and growing food indoors Composting Supporting pollinators Building a …

abadalov - Tue, 03/14/2023

Want Non-GMO Cheerios? Just Fly to Europe

GMO Inside - Thu, 10/24/2013

The Toxic Problem with Pesticides and Fertilizers

… Relationships with the Earth In the 1940s, the organic food movement started as a counter to the increased reliance … of farming. She felt a pull to start growing her own food when she learned about genetically modified organisms … Lewis found gardening therapeutic and preferred growing food she knew was genetically unaltered and free of …

Mary Meade - Wed, 06/02/2021

5 Things You Need to Know About Nano

… are being released into our environment and our food without regulations and adequate safety testing. … we let companies know we don’t want nanoparticles in our food, clothing, health care products, or cosmetics. Here are … process or adequate safety testing before entering our food system. They are really really small. Nanoparticles are …

ameyer - Wed, 10/26/2016

The 2013 GMO Fight

… note for advocates seeking regulations for the labeling of food products that contain genetically modified ingredients. … and environmental advocates against some of the biggest food companies in the business. Some industry observers ( … GMOs. The “ People's Right To Know Genetically Engineered Food Act " is almost identical to Prop 37 in that it requires …

skarimi@greenamerica.org - Thu, 01/24/2013

Human Welfare Labels

… Back to the Food Labels Guide FairTrade International/FairTrade America … cooperatives. FairTrade certified products are mostly food items (coffee, tea, chocolate, bananas, rice etc.). Has … certification is based on a non-product-specific standard. Food and non-food products alike from raw materials to the …

abadalov - Mon, 11/23/2020

Where to Buy Fair Trade

… Visit www.FairTradeUSA.com to find a local food co-op near you offering Fair Trade fruit. RICE Alter Eco … West Bridgewater, MA 774/776- 7400, www.equalexchange.coop Food for Thought , Honor, MI 888/935-2748, …

greenamerica - Thu, 03/30/2017