Spotlight On One Texas School District Revolutionizing School Lunch
Our stories connect people to their food, support informed choice, and rethink how we consume.
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Sequestering Carbon Is Not Just A Science But An Art, Too
Putting soil first, artist Brooke Singer founded Carbon Sponge for anyone to make positive change for the climate.
Opinion: To Make a Real Impact on Climate Change, We Must Move Beyond the Carbon Footprint
Focusing on just one emissions metric minimizes all the other benefits of actions like urban agriculture.
Composting Makes Sense. Why Don’t More Cities Do It?
From small, backyard bins to municipality-run programs, compost is a great way to divert waste from landfills. So, why aren’t there more public programs available?
Does your city offer compost? Help us fill in our map of the US and Canada, and let us know what your municipality does with food waste.
Spotlight On the Modern Composters on Wheels
Soil Cycle picks up food waste on bikes and turns it into compost for its customers.
Making ‘Weeds’ Part of the Food System
Tama Matsuoka Wong’s new book, Into the Weeds, is an invitation to change the way you look at what grows around you.
Digging In: Food’s Big, Plastic Problem
We’re swimming in plastic, and often eating it, too. So, what can we do about it?
What You Can Do About The Overwhelming Problem of Plastic Packaging
Both individual and collective action are key to stemming the tide of plastic waste.
Can Mushrooms Help Extinguish Toxic Waste?
Fungi offer a low-impact, full-circle solution to hazardous waste management.
