What It Takes to Feed the Community in the Polar Bear Capital of the World
A sub-arctic research center in Churchill, Manitoba tackles food insecurity with vertical growing and incinerator composting.
‘Waste Wool’ is a Burden for Farmers. What if it Could be a Solution Instead?
Sheep farmers across the US and Canada often end up burning, burying or stockpiling wool. Entrepreneurs, researchers and community groups are working to flip the script by transforming discarded wool into a different kind of fertilizer.
Got Leftovers? Community Fridges Can Fight Hunger and Food Waste
Neighbors, nonprofits and mutual aid groups are overseeing hundreds of fridges that bolster access to food in cities from Miami to Anchorage.
Stopping Aquaculture Rope Pollution at the Source
When pieces of yellow rope kept washing ashore, industry and community got together to turn the tide.
In this special series, we investigate the wide world of food fraud and fakery—and explore the technology poised to make supply chains more transparent.
Who Can Afford Free Food? The Limits of Freeganism
Dumpster diving may sound like a way to save food and money. But for some, the risks are higher than for others.
Does the Future of Textiles Include Fermented Fashion?
Researchers and entrepreneurs consider kombucha and fermented biopolymers as a sustainable source material for clothing, car interiors and more.
Plastic Mulch is Problematic—and Everywhere. Can We Do Better?
Plastic is used abundantly in agriculture, but it’s nearly impossible to dispose of sustainably. Researchers and growers are searching for solutions, and they're using strawberries to do it.
Offaly Delicious: Can the US Learn to Love Organ Meats Again?
For many looking to eat more sustainably, reducing their meat consumption is often the first step. But what if increasing certain types of meat eating made a bigger difference?
