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, and yard clippings) and is a good way to recycle Read more…
Written by Alyssa Fundal, Education & Curriculum Development Plastic has become so common in our everyday lives that when you go grocery shopping, you normally don’t think about the plastic packaging that lines the store’s aisles. It’s no wonder why this polyethylene polymer has been chosen to wrap our food Read more…
Written By Taylor Davis, Communications and Marketing In recent years, countless agricultural and environmental non profits and businesses have begun to promote the concept of shopping and eating locally. But what does this look like in everyday life and during your weekly trips to the grocery store? In order to Read more…
Written by Kaisa Sherwood, Education & Curriculum Intern A time of community and connection, the holiday season is a joyous period for many. However, while the holidays can be full of bonding—especially through food– it is also a time where excess meal portions are often highly discarded. Therefore, this Thanksgiving Read more…
Written by Alexandra Kaminski, Grant Writing & Development Intern Each Green Corner’s Food Explorers program functions at our Living Campus partner sites, a program in which EGC collaborates with schools and community partners to design garden-centered outdoor educational areas and subsequently use these sites to educate and engage students with Read more…
Written by Elle Defensor, Grant Writing & Development Intern This Giving Tuesday, we are excited to share details of and updates on our main programs. This is the first in a series that will be shared with you over the next couple of weeks on our blog and social media Read more…
Written by Taylor Mogavero, Program Coordinator Mitigating climate change is of utmost importance for individuals, businesses, and governments alike due to the far-reaching consequences it poses to our planet and future generations. As individuals, we have a responsibility to minimize our carbon footprint and protect the environment for ourselves and Read more…
Written by Cordy Plymale, Non-Profit Management Intern Gardens are a great way to get fresh produce on your plate straight from your own backyard. However, it’s important to be conscientious of your gardening practices to ensure you are practicing techniques that are food safe. As delicious, satisfying, and nutritious fresh Read more…
Written by Anika Marino, Content Management Intern Practicing food sustainability with younger children When approaching food waste with younger children, prioritizing education and kids’ likes and dislikes is incredibly important. It is important to remember that children will not know something that seems like common sense until they’ve been taught Read more…
Written by Taylor Mogavero, Program Coordinator One of our most endearing mascots of the San Francisco Bay Area is our year-round fog (fondly known as Karl The Fog). While the fog never ceases to be eerily beautiful, it certainly hampers the amount of sunshine we receive. This can discourage some Read more…