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

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

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

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

NYC’s Polystyrene Ban Upheld by Court

… used as packaging (in the form of “packing peanuts”) and food and beverage containers. The material’s brittle … into waterways via storm drains where it is mistaken as food by marine wildlife. These small pieces have also created … statute. The Court’s ruling will cause restaurants and food vendors to use more environmentally kind materials by …

Mary Meade - Tue, 07/10/2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supporting Black Entrepreneurship

… can enjoy ice cream again. “Kubé is really a story about food justice and the realization of how ‘necessity is the … underserved populations, but it also means giving to local food producers. Coconut shreds are a byproduct of the … farms, and Planting Justice in east Oakland, which grows food for low-income families. For now, kubé ice cream can be …

Mary Meade - Thu, 02/29/2024

Organic Food & Farmers

… the US. We are committed to celebrating our nation’s food producers. We work to amplify the voice of the farming … and policy makers. Thank you to all those growing our food. We appreciate you … Organic Food & Farmers …

greenamerica - Thu, 03/30/2017

Global Sugar Workers

greenamerica - Thu, 03/30/2017

Director of Strategy and Development, Center for Sustainability Solutions

… chain partners around four core issue areas: 1) Safe Food & Sustainable Agriculture, 2) Clean Energy & Climate … experience. Fundraising experience in the sustainable food/agricultural sector highly preferred. Demonstrated … understanding of Green America’s main program areas (Safe Food & Sustainable Agriculture, Clean Energy & Climate …

detwaroo - Wed, 11/08/2017

Coalition asks cereal companies to get the GMOs off the breakfast table

… believes that everyone has a right to know what’s in their food and to choose foods that are proven safe for themselves, …

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

Plant-based Investing: An Emerging Investment Strategy for Vegans

… climate crisis, concerns about the climate impacts of our food system and the benefits of a plant-based diet are also … that my clients and I do not wish to support, like fast food chains.     ML: Investors who are interested in supporting forward-thinking alternatives to the current food system are likely to be interested in plant-based …

egreene - Thu, 02/22/2018

DON’T HAVE A COW: How Bad is Beef?

… of meat reduce the environmental impacts associated with food production." If you're reducing the amount of beef you … like a more personalized analysis of your diet, take our food-print quiz to find out how you can make your diet even … equate beef-reduction with depriving yourself of good food. Check out some of my favorite autumn vegetarian recipes …

aatkins - Tue, 09/16/2014

Regenerative Agriculture & Farming to Reverse Climate Change

… soils, compost supplies a variety of nutrients , providing food for soil microbes, and creating healthier soils and … that can be adopted by anyone growing and/or eating food. Zero to Low Tillage and Mulching Conventional and … needed to reverse current climate trends that threaten food security and the future of our planet. * This is an …

jwalton - Mon, 11/23/2020