New study finds microplastics in fruits and vegetables
A recent study published in the journal Environmental Research has revealed that microplastics are absorbed in...
Can eating cicadas solve the sustainable protein problem?
Have you ever considered eating insects as a source of protein? If your answer is no, now may be the time to reconsider....
Online farmers markets gain popularity during pandemic
Virtual farmers markets have been online for a few years now, but the COVID-19 pandemic is giving them a boost....
How to make vegetable broth with scraps to reduce food waste
Food waste is a major dilemma in today's world, and throwing out even vegetable scraps contributes to the problem....
Chef Mark Reinfeld opens a vegan culinary school in Colorado
If you’re interested in vegan food, you may already be familiar with Chef Mark Reinfeld. He was the founding...
Natufia’s hydroponic garden embraces farm-to-table eating
Farm-to-table is a practice that includes collecting food as close to the source as possible, therefore ensuring...
How to stock a vegan pandemic pantry
As what used to be ordinary errands become brave forays into a coronavirus-paralyzed world, online grocery stores...
Where to order vegetable seeds online
My grandfather always liked to garden, but he ramped up his vegetable production during World War II. Many folks...
Upcoming vegan festivals around the US in 2020
As plant-based eating has crept into the mainstream in recent years, vegan festivals have proliferated. In addition...
Innovative food tracker uses app to help you live zero-waste
Industrial designers Altino Alex and Savin Dimov have just unveiled an innovative product geared...
What do Americans think about fake meat products?
The topic of how we produce food is commonplace and more relevant than ever. After all, the way we choose to grow...
The best sources for plant-based protein
Many researchers and doctors around the world agree that a plant-based diet provides many benefits. It is credited...
Adventurous, sustainable cricket-based snacks
For Westerners, snacking on insects isn’t mainstream. But that may change, thanks to the rising trend of edible...
Carbon-negative snack company AKUA offers kelp jerky and pasta
Amidst the growing awareness about our planet’s climate crisis, there is now a burgeoning need for more sustainable...
Quorn introduces carbon footprint labeling
In a trailblazing move, Quorn, the meatless food manufacturer headquartered in the U.K., is now leveraging carbon...
Impossible Foods debuts plant-based pork at CES
Impossible Foods has unveiled its newest meatless product, Impossible Pork. The Silicon Valley-based company continues...
Compostable, portable Stak pods eliminate the need for individually wrapped snacks
Most of us spend much of our time on the go, rushing to work and shuttling kids to activities. Somewhere in the...
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...