The last eleven weeks have been spent gathering and presenting details, tips, and tricks about food waste and sustainability. The goal of this blog was and will be to provide digestible information promoting the reduction of one’s carbon footprint by leaning towards a more sustainable kitchen and understanding the many eco and social issues surrounding […]
This week, I was able to swing an interview about food waste and insecurity amongst college students with the very busy Ms. Gabrielle May, MSW. Gabrielle is currently studying at Lewis and Clark college to earn her Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. As a graduate student from the University of Iowa, Gabrielle helped lead the Hawkeye […]
I’ll be honest. In times of deep hunger, the very last thing I am taking into consideration is vanity; I will eat anything that crosses my path regardless of how perfect it looks. Dented or bruised apple? Oddly shaped grapes? Absolutely no issue. If it can be consumed, it will be consumed. If this describes […]
Zero Waste Chef: From Scratch Pizza If you’re anything like me, cooking a meal can be daunting; especially while trying to lower your food waste production. I would often become frustrated trying to accomplish zero-waste cooking, but found that it is not only possible but absolutely enjoyable to do. To make it one step easier […]
As we’ve touched on thus far, sustainability does not need to be all-encompassing. There are ways to reduce your food waste without feeling like a full blown hippie (if that’s not your style). Composting: 60% of landfills are full of organic matter and because landfills are not aerated, there is no space for decomposition to […]
Jordan Tony and Silvan Goddin, largely inspired by the proficiency of indigineous peoples who first thrived off the land, challenged themselves to go one week of eating exclusively by means of hunting, growing and/or foraging in 2016. The pair was living in a small apartment in Pennsylvania with a small community garden plot at the […]
Oftentimes when discussing flaws in our nation’s food system, the conversation can become convoluted by a lot of statistics without much attention paid to what any of it looks like on a day-to-day basis. The numbers may be alarming, but it is less likely to catch the eye in a meaningful way. Though we may […]
Transitioning to a low-waste kitchen may seem like an intimidating task without proper guidance of where and how to reduce personal food waste. It may also feel impossible for those with busy schedules with little to no extra time for meal prepping. HelloFresh is a wonderful alternative to those seeking outside help for cost-effective, low […]
Daiya is a well known plant-based food alternative brand with products sold in Walmart, Target and Whole Foods to name a few. Co-founder’s Andre and Greg were inspired to start Daiya with the shared belief that sustainable, plant-based living is better for the environment, personal health and animal welfare. The first Daiya product, vegan cheddar […]
Matt Jozwiak, founder of Rethink Food NYC, is a longtime expert in the field of food. Jozwiak claims that being in the food industry is what brought him out of poverty; beginning as a dishwasher in Kansas and working his way up to chef in New York City, he has seen the ins and outs […]