Written by Emma Finklang, Grant Writing & Development It can be disappointing to open up your fridge in search of a quick snack, only to find that your berries are moldy or your carrots rubbery. Moreover, food waste has serious Read more…
Written by Emma Finklang, Grant Writing & Development Any gardener who has spent an afternoon pulling weeds knows that soil requires some upkeep. Healthy soil free from weeds and full of nutrients can help nourish your plants year-round. Mulch is Read more…
Written by Clare Carlson, Grant Writing & Development If you are looking for a simple way to repurpose your food waste and live more sustainably, composting is a great start! Compost is made from organic wastes (like kitchen scraps, paper, Read more…
Gabby Meerwarth, Volunteer Manager In the IPCC’s (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) “Special Report on Climate Change and Land” released in 2019, food waste reduction is characterized as one of the most effective ways to mitigate and adapt to climate Read more…
Written by Nicole Shimizu, Communications and Outreach The miles that your food travels to get to your plate on average in the US is about 1,500 miles (CUESA). Food miles refers to the distance a food item travels from producer Read more…
Written by Priti Patel, Education and Curriculum Development Take a closer look at the fruits and vegetables in your grocery store the next time you visit, and you’ll notice the symmetry and perfection of every apple, orange, cucumber, melon, and Read more…
Written by Nicole Shimizu, Communications and Outreach Coordinator With climate change becoming an increasingly relevant issue, community gardens and urban agriculture offer an opportunity for communities to create more uniquely sustainable ways of utilizing land and growing food. While community Read more…
Priti Patel, Education and Curriculum Development Americans throw over 40% of their food away; but, zero-waste cooking can help millions of families reduce their food waste by making better use of their ingredients and helping them practice more sustainable cooking Read more…
Tracie Meskell, Landscape Architect and Compost Operations Manager Not all compost is made the same and the differences have important impacts on how it will support your garden. When researching compost, you often read about the following qualities of what Read more…
Written by Zoee Tanner, Education and Curriculum Development It’s no question that our current food systems are increasingly unsustainable and leave large gaps in food accessibility particularly in low-income communities of color. The shortcomings of our food systems in such Read more…