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More of Your Plastic Questions, Answered

… to recycled plastic? Is it made back into the bottles and food packaging it comes from? Even though only about 9% of … greater the leaching activity. The same is true for non-food-grade plastics too, like shower curtains, which shed … especially when encouraged by heat and moisture—like your food containers—according to Mike Schade at Safer Chemicals, …

Mary Meade - Mon, 04/11/2022

From Legacy to Leadership: Lessons in Regenerative Farming

… extractive practices, they have persisted in growing food in a way that prioritizes soil health, biodiversity, and … replenishing this incredible soil and growing this healthy food.”  Yet, these farmers often find themselves left out of … & Climate Initiative says. “These ladies are growing real food and owning Black businesses that are really good for …

Mary Meade - Wed, 04/09/2025

The Pesticide Problem

… also presents an opportunity to build a truly regenerative food system that works for all.   We have Solutions to the … restore soil health, sequester carbon, and grow nutritious food that doesn't poison our bodies or the Earth.  …

abadalov - Tue, 04/21/2026

Americans are bad at recycling. Here's How the World Does It Better.

… wash each container at home to ensure it’s free from food or liquid residue that can contaminate the recycling … pay for trash by weight, in addition to making composting food waste mandatory by law — which has raised the country’s … behavior toward zero waste. It passed a ban on polystyrene food-service products, since polystyrene is not as easily …

egreene - Thu, 04/27/2017

Broadfork and sheet-mulching

… soil. This is where crops gather nutrients to grow your food and where carbon is sequestered as part of the climate … at home, recycling bins can be good sources. Toss food and yard wastes in your compost pile (or keep in the … panhandle of West Virginia, whose mission is to grow food sustainably. He has advanced degrees in food systems …

jwalton - Mon, 06/01/2020

Don't Have a Cow: Eating a Vegetarian Diet as a Family

… to argue about it as a family. The industrial nature of food production means that the lovely slabs of meat at the … Pounder becomes a LOT less appealing. We talk about these food concerns with the kids, including why we try to eat … to help either scare you into eating less meat (the film “Food, Inc.” really opened my eyes) or to help you make more …

aatkins - Wed, 09/09/2015

Six Water-Saving Steps for Your Small Business

… takes 10 minutes to check if your toilet has a leak? Put food coloring in the tank (where your newly-placed plastic … more leak detection tips.  5. Ditch the garbage disposal  Food scraps that are tossed in garbage disposals must be … disposal itself. Instead, composting these scraps reduces food waste and water consumption.   6. Research local …

Clairey Yang - Tue, 07/13/2021

As Valentine's Approaches, Major Retailers Rated on Whether Chocolate Products Address Child Labor, Deforestation and Fair Trade

… which are major problems in the chocolate industry. Aldi, Food Lion and Kroger received the best grades, while Trader’s … needed holistic solutions will remain out of reach.” Aldi, Food Lion and Kroger were the top-ranking retailers on the …

ctate - Wed, 01/08/2020

Soil SuperHeroes

… Consumers, policy makers and food companies often think of soil simply as dirt to hold up … stewardship is creating a crisis in top soil available for food production –  at the rate we’re going, according to the international Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) we only have 50 years …

jsemaan - Thu, 01/10/2019

How White Women Can Move Toward Anti-Racism

… in the workshop responded with things like, “I love your food,” “it’s great when you bring your food for lunch”—meaning, “I’m not like those kids.” For the …

Mary Meade - Tue, 11/30/2021

Tackling 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 up land, water, fertilizer and … Tackling Food Waste …

egreene - Mon, 05/01/2017

Food & Climate Change: The Importance of Sustainable Agriculture

… systems, but we don’t hear as much about how our current food systems also create climate change. However, sustainable agriculture and food systems could be a huge part of the solution instead. … Food & Climate Change: The Importance of Sustainable …

greenamerica - Thu, 03/30/2017

Consume Less, Live More

… what we have? When it comes to things we must buy, like food, how can we get the greenest, cleanest food with the least plastic trash coming along with it? Learn … on your personal waste in “Go Green for Free” . And your food can get to you with the least chemical inputs if you’re …

aweinstein - Thu, 02/20/2020

FrankenSugar

… American .) In late 2012, scientists from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) discovered that a very common …

greenamerica - Mon, 01/30/2017

A Plan to Reverse the Climate Crisis

… with the Erewhon Trading Company, one of the first natural-food companies in the US to rely solely on sustainable … respect to life in a measurable way, whether it’s water, food, grassland, soil health, marine life, pollinators, etc. … create social stability, crop productivity, and better food. They increase soil health, biodiversity, water …

egreene - Thu, 01/11/2018

Go Vegan for the Planet...and Animals, and People

… Through the project, Alexander can connect ideas like food justice with veganism and environmental stewardship. … oppressed by white supremacy. Whether fighting for food sovereignty, animal liberation, immigrant rights, LGBTQ+ …

Mary Meade - Tue, 11/30/2021

Just in Time for Spring Planting: New Climate Victory Gardens Guide

… are pros or starting at square one. Jes Walton, former food campaigns director at Green America, said: “As home … alternative to chemical-intensive lawns, they provide food and biodiversity, and when we keep the soil healthy, it … such as: Container gardening Raised garden beds Growing food indoors Seeds vs. transplants Soil testing Composting …

jwalton - Wed, 03/24/2021

What is the Best Butter for People and Planet? Land O' Lakes has Room to Improve

… use of agricultural biotechnology to increase the food supply while lowering cost.  And we will continue to …

GMO Inside - Wed, 12/04/2013

DIY: Indoor Worm Composting

… leaves, shredded paper (not glossy pages from magazines), food-grade cardboard (such as pizza boxes), peat moss, … Devine Gardens Add your kitchen scraps on top to give them food, then push some bedding back on top to gently bury them. … Not For You? There are many other ways to curb your food waste without setting up an indoor worm composter. Your …

Mary Meade - Tue, 08/17/2021

Lawn vs. Garden: How To Stand Up To Your HOA For A Healthier Yard

… for a government to come against people who are growing food, trying to restore the environment and the soil and … business that helps people design home gardens that grow food, with her husband in Sterling, Virginia. There they have … support from community members to be able to have the food to feed their families.  “If you find yourself in the …

Mary Meade - Wed, 06/02/2021

Methods of Regenerative Agriculture #1: Perennial Plants & Diverse Crops

… to sequester carbon and contribute to a local, sustainable food system. All agriculture sequesters carbon from the air … variety of crops also improves the diversity of diets and food security for consumers and local communities. If you're … crops in your yard or on your property. You might have food-producing trees, shrubs or bushes; or, you might be …

jwalton - Mon, 02/12/2018

Environmental Justice's Role in the COVID-19 Crisis

… than  one million  farmworkers who are working to maintain food production while facing inadequate safeguards, limited … of access to fresh and healthy food, and exposure to polluting industries which poison air … foods is a powerful defense against disease, and while food-insecurity has always been a reality in Black and Brown …

bporter - Fri, 04/17/2020

FAQ for the Eco-Conscious Pet Owner

… pets greener eaters? A 2017 UCLA study found cat and dog food is responsible for a quarter to a third of the … out animal products—including resource-intensive pet food—strains Mother Nature. But is turning your pet vegan a … dogs, it is not only possible to eat much lower on the food chain, it’s a good idea,” he writes. He mentions …

Mary Meade - Mon, 08/07/2023

A Girl Scout Speaks Up for Non-GMO Girl Scout Cookies

… we don't know that they're safe, we don't want them in our food.” You might not expect it, but this compelling statement … linking GMOs and the chemicals they are sprayed with to food allergies and auto-immune diseases. These health …

GMO Inside - Thu, 04/25/2013

Olive Garden Takes Important Steps on Animal Welfare

… Pay Off Green America joined with allies in the Good Food Now Campaign to pressure Darden to purchase foods that …

tlarsen - Mon, 04/08/2019

A Farmer Struggles to Remain GMO-Free

… for a company that processed it here to send to Japan for food products. I had picked a variety that I knew would do … that prices will stay stable will be in big trouble. Every food product price is somewhat tied into every other one. The collapse of the most basic food items will bring down all food product prices. I’m …

awilson - Fri, 08/01/2014

Environmental Concerns Labels

… Back to the Food Labels Guide 100% USDA Organic USDA National Organic … . GMO contamination must be below .25% for seeds, .9% for food and skin products, 1.5% for cleaning products and … corrective actions.   Organic is Non-GMO REMEMBER: When a food is labeled USDA organic that means it cannot be produced …

abadalov - Thu, 11/02/2017

In age of climate change, can our lawns be more than landscaping? (Curbed)

… Forget aesthetics: Lawns can raise food, restore habitats, and even store carbon By Patrick … that promotes gardens and healthy landscaping for food and self-sufficiency. “We can’t have turfgrass … the power of lawns to reduce emissions by growing more food. Jillian Semaan, food campaign director of the …

skarimi@greenamerica.org - Wed, 05/01/2019

How We're Greening America

… we've made over the last quarter on climate, finance, food, labor, social justice, and more. Green America’s New … inspiring vision of a thriving, sustainable future for our food system. “The Soil and Climate Health Initiative Verified …

Mary Meade - Thu, 02/29/2024

5 Foods to Boost Your Immune System

egreene - Thu, 10/01/2020

Green America in Food Business News: Dannon debuts Non-GMO Project verified yogurts

… like the Non-GMO Project, we’re offering consumers more food choices that match their preferences.” To achieve … via the Validus Certification system, which ensures food is produced using socially responsible on-farm … Green America in Food Business News: Dannon debuts Non-GMO Project verified …

tlarsen - Thu, 09/21/2017

Give to People and Planet with the Fair Trade Gift Guide

Anya Crittenton - Wed, 11/08/2023

Concerns about Industrial Dairy Operations

… create a tidal wave of change and drastically improve our food system. We need to hold them accountable. In 2014,  …

ameyer - Mon, 11/23/2020

GMOs: The Uninvited Guest at Your Picnic

… with family and friends to share laughs and delicious food.  However, there may be an uninvited guest at your … non-GMO feed.  Their GMO-fed bodies are then turned into food for us. So before you head off to your Fourth of July …

skarimi@greenamerica.org - Mon, 07/01/2013

Green America's Webinars

… Garden What if your vegetable garden could produce more food—with less work year after year? Many traditional gardens … In today’s fast-paced world, making confident, healthy food choices can be challenging. With conflicting advice and …

abadalov - Wed, 02/15/2023

9 Ingredients to Watch Out For

… corn in processed foods, about 30,000 genetically modified food products sit on US grocery store shelves. Here are the … halted in 2007, following lawsuits from the Center for Food Safety and others who demanded a full evaluation of the …

greenamerica - Tue, 01/31/2017

10 Ways to Build Community

… build local resilience by encouraging more local, organic food production. The American Community Gardening Association … Out Loud in Washington, DC, to build a healthy, equitable food system in the city, advises making a point to bring in … practice, literacy, skills development, legal aid, food bank coordination, and translation are some of the many …

monicadear - Tue, 10/13/2020

Associate Program Manager, Central States Dairy Initiative

… with and passion for developing robust, sustainable food systems. Demonstrated experience in agricultural … Manager, Central States Dairy, the Director of Sustainable Food Supply Chains, other Center and Green America staff, and … to Manager, Central States Dairy and Director, Sustainable Food Supply Chains. Updates to the Center Director or other …

egreene - Tue, 06/06/2017

Campaigns Associate

… for someone to support the digital needs of our climate, food, finance, and labor campaigns. We will offer the … and communications work across the climate, labor, and food campaigns. The ideal candidate will have a wide range of …   Interest and knowledge of all/any of climate, food, finance, and labor issues desired, with preference for …

swood - Mon, 04/26/2021

People and Planet Award Winners: Sustainable Food

… since its inception. The three winners of the Sustainable Food award in 2013 were The Chile Woman , Green City Growers … continuing to convert underutilized spaces into biodiverse food production landscapes throughout MA, and we have … People and Planet Award Winners: Sustainable Food …

Mary Meade - Tue, 03/31/2020

What is Carbon Farming?

… soils can meet this challenge if change the way we grow food (3). What is carbon farming? Carbon farming is a broad … agriculture, permaculture, and other approaches to food production. When plants photosynthesize, they remove … soil. The added benefits of carbon farming mean that more food can be produced with less pollution while building soil …

greenamerica - Tue, 10/13/2020

How We're Greening America

… we've made over the last quarter on climate, finance, food, labor, social justice, and more. Green America: Leading … climate solution. Working with several of the largest food companies and farmers across the country, we are working to transition 90% of North America’s food and agriculture acres to the regenerative pathway by …

Mary Meade - Tue, 04/12/2022

3 U.S. Businesses Recognized for “Green” Pet and Animal Products

… . Full Circle Feed believes dogs should enjoy food that's good enough for humans. Their treats are made … our society has disposed of billions of tons of extra food, which Full Circle Feed now “upcycles” into high quality food. The Honest Kitchen ,   San Diego, CA.  …

abadalov - Thu, 12/08/2016

Sustainable Companies Building Community and a Greener Future

… years later, The New Yorker’s article “The Great Organic-Food Fraud” cited Roseboro’s magazine as the first alarm … can help uncover these genuinely green businesses. From food to clothing to banking, the Green Pages list companies …

Mary Meade - Tue, 10/31/2023

Guest Blog: Mamavation on Unhealthy Chocolate Brands and Your Valentine’s Day Candy

… not be suitable for those with allergies or food sensitivities. PGPR: Used to decrease the use of pricier … controversy  however; it can irritate those who have food sensitivities. Sorbitol: According to Food Facts, too much of this ingredient – about 10 grams in a …

GMO Inside - Fri, 02/13/2015

2022 Is a Record-breaking Year for Environmental Shareholder Activists

… called on Kroger to reach net zero emissions by 2050. The food system represents a third of all planet-warming …

Guest - Wed, 07/13/2022

Going Green on a Budget

… “Turn off the light when you leave the room.” “Don’t waste food; someone else could eat that.” “In my day we walked; you … households often devote most of their spending, such as food , transportation , and clothing , offering specific … longer and not need to be replaced. And while organic food can sometimes cost a bit more than conventional, the …

Mary Meade - Mon, 11/20/2023