Impress loved ones with these homemade foods for holiday gifts
Many eco-conscious people face a quandary over the holidays. In a consumer-driven society with too much waste and...
Study shows how plant-based catering can greatly reduce events’ carbon footprints
A recent analysis published by the Center for Biological Diversity’s Catering to the Climate report finds that...
10 healthy Halloween treats to make this October
Halloween is notorious for one thing: candy. While it is expected for everyone to indulge every once in a while,...
Vancouver Food Tour showcases the city’s vegan side
As we sit at MeeT in Gastown eating sweet-chili cauliflower, Hannah Enkerlin tells me she thinks vegetarians are...
The environmental cost of the pumpkin spice latte
With fall around the corner, the pumpkin spice latte (PSL) has already taken over Starbucks menus across the country,...
Supermarket happy hour reduces food waste
A Finnish supermarket chain is fighting food waste by offering steep discounts during a “happy hour.” Every...
Can GreenBelly meal bars power you through an outdoor adventure? We put them to the test
For camping and hiking enthusiasts, deciding what foods to pack for the trip can be tricky. You need to meet your...
Indian cafe offers food for trash, then turns the waste into roads
The city of Ambikapur in India’s Chhattisgarh state is launching a “garbage cafe” where anyone can eat healthy...
Beyond & Impossible alternative meats: are they actually healthier than the real thing?
Tempting the most loyal of carnivores, plant-based foods are spreading faster than wildfire as restaurant chains...
The pros and cons of going vegan
It seems more and more celebrities, influencers and friends are going vegan these days, so should you follow the...
Little Caesars debuts vegan sausage
Vegetarians have finally pushed Little Caesars past its tipping point. After years of clamoring for better vegetarian...
Inside The Mohicans: an Ohio treehouse empire
Waking up in a tree 30 feet off the ground with no noise but birdsong, you might not think you were halfway between...
Brasserie 2050 restaurant pops up as a prototype for sustainable food service
As the push toward sustainable lifestyles continues to spread from individual purchasing decisions to the overarching...
Looking to make your mornings greener? Try these 7 tips for a sustainable morning routine
We all have our favorite ways to start the day, but how eco-friendly is your morning routine? You might be surprised...
Vegan organization receives post-hurricane windfall
The Million Dollar Vegan campaign gave $100,000 to vegan humanitarian aid organization Chilis on Wheels to help...
A sustainable meal plan filled with recipes for Earth Day
Not all food is created equal, and not all foods are healthy for the planet. You’ve seen the headlines. Manufacturing...
UN predicts dire future for planet unless people change their ways NOW
The United Nations’ newest Global Environmental Outlook reinforces the worries of everyone concerned about the...
Reduce food waste with your new best friend — Meal Prep Mate
In a world filled with convenient fast-food wherever you go and a focus on instant gratification, it can be a serious...
New sweet potato dye spares bugs and pleases vegans
Cochineal beetles are rejoicing this month as the Hansen sweet potato proves a viable alternative for producing...
International Women’s Day Spotlight: Meet the 8 women leading the charge for a better world
International Women’s Day is just one of the 365 days per year that it is important to recognize and celebrate...
New hope for plastic recycling with IBM’s VolCat technology
Think how much more material would be reused if plastic recycling didn’t entail washing, sorting and individual...
Hong Kong welcomes Veda, the first vegetarian restaurant inside upscale hotel Ovolo
Hong Kong’s vegan and vegetarian scene has proliferated in the last few years, and now the autonomous territory...
Fast food industry under pressure to decrease its global footprint stat
Fast food is one of the most popular conveniences of modern society, but it comes at a huge risk to the environment....
If you won’t go vegan for yourself, will you do it for Beyoncé?
If going vegan to help better the environment does not appeal you, why not try it out for Queen B herself? Beyoncé...
How to make a meal out of leftover veggies
Hate seeing that half of an onion go to waste? What about when you get a little too excited at the farmers market...
8 of the best fruits and vegetables you can eat in their entirety
In the United States, approximately 40 percent of food is never eaten. Not only does this food waste damage your...
Cargill announces plan to reduce deforestation from cocoa
One of the worlds top three food corporations, Cargill, announced a plan to reduce deforestation caused by their...
Shark fins still being sold in US restaurants amid ban
Shark finning has sparked numerous controversies for the horrible act of animal cruelty that has led to the banning...
Foie gras ban in California stands after court battle
The foie gras ban in California continues after six years of court battles. Earlier this week the U.S. Supreme...
11 ways to be more self-sufficient in the new year
Self-sufficient living is all about providing for your own needs— and the needs of your household— without...