Green America

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

Global Sugar Workers

greenamerica - Thu, 03/30/2017

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

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

13 Toxic Chemicals Lurking in Your Home

… medically to kill lice or scabies. It is also used as a food additive for flavor, in fragrances, and in plastics. It … in hydraulic fluids and PVC plastic. It may leach into food and water through plastic and could cause damage to … so they’re popular in many products from fast food containers to paints, flooring, and furniture. Studies …

egreene - Mon, 03/04/2019

Composting

… fertilizer. It’s good for the planet and your garden. Food and yard waste take up a quarter of municipal landfills, … or even municipal compost service that will take your food and kitchen scraps. This is often fee based. Consider … bacterial air to do their job. Keep a small container for food scraps in your kitchen (in the freezer if you’re worried …

jwalton - Thu, 06/25/2020

Your Climate Victory Gardening Questions, Answered!

… toxins in your soil, you should test if you’re growing food. If the land was previously used for any sort of … soil and its ability to sequester carbon and grow healthy food. These are plants that grow so thickly they block weeds, … the soils) or as a companion plant (planted with other food crops, which work together to benefit each other and the …

jwalton - Tue, 04/02/2019

Lowering the Carbon Cost of Your Diet

… “More than 90% of human exposure to dioxins is through the food supply, mainly meat and dairy products, fish and …

Mary Meade - Mon, 11/20/2023

Soil Testing in your Climate Victory Garden

… have had uses in the past that make it unfit for growing food altogether. Or, there could have been potentially … that came with the results. Not to mention the healthy food I’d be eating from my garden in no time. Drop the soil … if your soil proves to be safe, you can still grow food. Some plants thrive in soils with higher or lower …

jwalton - Thu, 02/21/2019

Jesse Smith is Regenerating his Homeland and Community

… works to build land resiliency and community around local food as the director of land stewardship at White Buffalo … a gross wake-up call once again as to the fragility of our food system,” Smith says. “It was a reminder of what my … and advocating for a different approach for local/regional food resiliency and security.” After looking to his community …

Mary Meade - Tue, 03/21/2023

COVID-19: Crisis and Call to Humanity for a Better Way Forward

… and death as well as higher rates of job loss and food insecurity. Indeed, the COVID-19 crisis exposes the … for people who are unemployed Increase funding for food stamps (SNAP program) to address growing hunger … to support healthcare workers with supplies and food, provide masks to grocery store employees and other …

tlarsen - Thu, 04/16/2020

Soil Carbon Initiative Program Director

… with input from key stakeholders from throughout the food supply chain. SCI creates a framework that calls all … Work to ensure interoperability between SCI and other key food and carbon standards Draft reports and communicate to … of standards, and more specifically standards in the food and agriculture space is a plus Strong interpersonal …

swood - Mon, 10/26/2020

Breaking Down Barriers to Composting

… composting is key to building healthy soil, as it provides food to soil microorganisms that improve plant health and … thing without you. Keep in mind that a compost pile with food scraps may attract rodents. We have woods behind our … with a pile, bin, or a worm bin, and take steps to reduce food waste overall, especially when it comes to foods like …

egreene - Tue, 11/20/2018

Should you replace your fridge for the environment?

… For less than $10 you will potentially save hundreds in food or fridge replacement costs. Be aware of the signs of a coolant leak, which compromise the freshness of your food and also your health. Warning signs that you may have a leak: food feels warm; electric bill is unusually high; the motor …

Mary Meade - Mon, 04/11/2022

GA's 2020 Green Economy Victories

… We’re helping companies like food industry giant Danone North America make their brands …

interns - Thu, 11/19/2020

Environmental, Consumer Groups Demand Home Depot and Lowe’s End Sales of Cancer-Linked Roundup

… including Friends of the Earth, SumOfUs, Center for Food Safety, Beyond Pesticides, Green America, Herbicide-Free … and pets, and off the shelves,” said Green America’s Food Campaigns Director Jes Walton . “It’s time for Home …

abadalov - Tue, 02/09/2021

5 Steps to a Sustainable Yard and Garden

… your neighbors by setting up a Climate Victory Garden. Any food garden can be a Climate Victory Garden . Inspired by the … works best for it. Following these principles leads to food production that supports the local economy and soil … and decreasing runoff. 4. Compost your organic waste. Mix food scraps and yard waste together to create magic—in the …

egreene - Tue, 03/20/2018

Community Gardens Rejuvenate Concrete Jungles

… economic recession. “What you get out of that garden, like food, may not be as important as the strength that you build … for consumer & corporate engagement Todd Larsen and food campaigns manager Emma Kriss, in a collective effort … gardeners care for the land, the earth reciprocates—with food, but also the unique opportunity to know yourself, the …

Mary Meade - Mon, 10/30/2023

Concerns About Industrialized Dairy Operations

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

ameyer - Thu, 10/23/2014

6 Popular Composting Options

… methods—each pound of worms will process half a pound of food scraps daily. And it’s so compact, you can put your bin … Composting Services Good for: People who just want to dump food and other compostable wastes;households that don’t … up a 5-gallon bucket or a larger curbside bin with your food waste or compostable household waste and iteach week. …

greenamerica - Mon, 10/12/2020

Growing Fair Trade with Better Banking

… accessible in the United States by reducing risk for U.S. food purveyors. The company, which has offices in Foster … guidelines. It then sells the crop to leading US food companies. Most quinoa we find today on shelves can be … much the farmer gets. All this makes it easier for U.S. food companies to incorporate quinoa into their products.” …

greenamerica - Mon, 11/23/2020

Time for a New Refrigerator? Find Out with These Questions

… For less than $10 you will potentially save hundreds in food or fridge replacement costs. Be aware of the signs of a … which could not only compromise the freshness of your food but your health as well. Warning signs that you may have a leak: food feels warm; electric bill is unusually high; the motor …

Mary Meade - Tue, 08/17/2021

Your Green Holiday Checklist

… town has a composting program, check there first. Gift & Food Packaging When buying gifts try to find gifts made out …

greenamerica - Mon, 11/17/2025

Spotlight on Hershey and Child Labor, Two Years Later

… pressure on the cocoa giant as well. Green America united food coops, specialty retailers, and Whole Foods to voice …

greenamerica - Fri, 10/03/2014

A Toolkit for the Beginner Gardener

… your garden with compost that supports soil life and keeps food and other organic waste out of the landfill where they … on the climate , local ecosystems, and the quality of food you grow. 2. Choose what you want to grow First things … your soil is permanently damaged, you can still grow food in raised beds and/or containers. The easier it is to …

abadalov - Mon, 09/14/2020

Methods of Regenerative Agriculture: #5 Managed Grazing

… to sequester carbon and contribute to a local, sustainable food system. All agriculture sequesters carbon from the air … from production to consumption. Meat is one of the food system’s highest polluting sectors, so even small … needed to reverse current climate trends that threaten food security and the future of our planet. …

jwalton - Tue, 10/13/2020

Community Building Tip: Go to the Library

… locations, to places to buy and even grow fresh food. Each Monday in May through September in the TSCPL … expansion), the fruits and vegetables were donated to the food bank and offered in bowls at the front desk for library … be bringing research—articles about a library of things, food security programs, citizenship resources, whatever you …

Mary Meade - Mon, 10/30/2023

Green Your Holidays: 5 Tricks for Sustainable Shopping

… say Value Village is our clothing designer!" 3. Homemade Food & Body Care Tiz the season for sneezin'—check out these … or otherwise cutting down on their belongings? Homemade food can be a great gift for these people. Another option is …

dpeacock - Wed, 11/28/2012

What is the Circular Economy?

… material comes from goods that are used briefly, such as food waste and packaging materials. As these items are … items, how long we use them, and how we repurpose them. Food waste and some paper materials can be composted, which … waste does not exist. When a leaf falls, it becomes food for microorganisms, then becomes part of the soil to …

aweinstein - Thu, 02/20/2020

Heal Your Home Center: Healthy Home Glossary

… A common insecticide for lice and mites, as well as a food additive, a fragrance fixative, and plasticizer. A … but presents a low threat in skin care products and in food. DEHP: (aka Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate, BEHP, … May leach some benzene, a known carcinogen, into the food when heated. Difficult to recycle and very slow to …

sreid - Thu, 11/16/2017

Farms That Harvest the Sun—Twice

… the same patch of land to provide clean energy and more food to feed a growing population, while the healthier soil … the company’s equipment will be put to good use growing food, rather than just sitting fallow. Harris sees …

egreene - Tue, 11/20/2018

5 Tips to Jump-Start a Plant-Based Diet

… plant-based version can be costly, and will contribute to food waste . A better idea would be to replace non-vegan … possible (more processing = higher prices) Grow your own food ( start a Climate Victory Garden !) 4. Always bring a … themselves is to focus on your own delicious, nourishing food and how great it makes you feel. Being such a great …

GMO Inside - Tue, 06/06/2017

5 Steps to Start Your Climate Victory Garden

… your garden with compost that supports soil life and keeps food and other organic waste out of the landfill where they … mean to you? Maybe your top priority is growing delicious food to save money on groceries, getting your kids outside, … If your soil is permanently damaged, you can still grow food in raised beds and/or containers. When choosing a spot …

egreene - Wed, 03/17/2021

Go Vegetarian: Eat Less Meat to Cool the Planet

… and a cheeseburger, but the United Nations has. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) released a report in … red meat and large predatory fish, and eating lower on the food chain overall can help significantly lower your personal … infections in women and the overuse of antibiotics in food animals. Then there’s the waste runoff from factory …

awilson - Mon, 10/12/2020

Pesticides: A Big Problem for Pregnancy and Children

… the US EPA to issue a ban on the use of chlorpyrifos in food products in 2022. The ban on chlorpyrifos in food crops is an important step forward, but many toxic …

bbennett - Wed, 09/28/2022

The Secret to Scrumptious Tomatoes? It Doesn't Take a Scientist.

… behind why this is, but it has a lot to do with shipping food across the country so we can eat produce that is not …

GMO Inside - Tue, 03/21/2017

How We Can All Make a Difference From Where We Are

… and decided to take action to fight fossil fuel companies, food insecurity, government lagging on a Green New Deal, and … “relief gardens” to help those struggling with food insecurity amid COVID-19. By bringing …

egreene - Tue, 12/08/2020

Embracing a Diversity Perspective in DEI Work

… environmentally sustainable systems of business, food supplies, power production, and so forth, are issues … a better EV grid—not attack disabled parents who need food delivery to feed our families. GA: Representation … We post access information in advance—parking, stairs, food and allergy restrictions, distance, scent sensitivities, …

Mary Meade - Wed, 04/09/2025

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