Jun 28, 2021Erica Chung, MPH
For many, meat is not just a centerpiece at meals, but also integrated in cultural practices and dishes. As much as we love meat, we also know that it can have a huge impact on the environment and climate change.If you’re looking to help the environment out, and...
Jun 28, 2021Karen Wang, PhD
We love burgers! The bun, the juicy meat, the sauces, and the toppings. We can barely go through a week without one. But realizing how big of an impact beef has on climate change is making us rethink our dinner plans. How do we get our burger fix while also making...
Jun 24, 2021Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
We know looking at labels can be tough. The meat aisle is always one that is a little confusing. Some cuts of meat have like 15 stickers and certifications on them, others have basically nothing. Do all of those little badges really make a difference for what you are...
Apr 23, 2021Sophie Boisseau
Have you ever been walking in a neighborhood and seen a beautiful community garden growing lots of vegetables, fresh herbs, and brightly colored flowers? Are you jealous that your neighborhood doesn’t have a garden like that? Luckily for you, we have created a...
Apr 14, 2021Miriam Godron
As a long-time plastic and waste reduction advocate, I’ve had a hard time ordering take-out or delivery. It’s not just the waste that bothers me when I see single-use food packaging, it’s knowing that things used for a matter of minutes and then...
Apr 12, 2021Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Let’s start by acknowledging that take out is a wonderful invention, especially during the pandemic. Getting takeout is one of the only activities that still feels normal, helps support local business, and brings so much joy! While we’re not going to give...
Apr 7, 2021Erica Chung, MPH
If you’ve been looking for some more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives, chances are, you might have stumbled across this thing called beeswax wrap. It can be used to wrap sandwiches and salad, that half-eaten avocado, even leftovers from wine and cheese...
Apr 5, 2021Lizzy Ranheim
With plenty of time at home in the last 12 months, we’ve all visited the kitchen more frequently – and gladly. This, of course, means that we’re basically certifiable chefs. (And how could we not be after streaming all of the known tele-verse?...
Mar 11, 2021Because Health
Artificial food coloring is readily abundant in the products we use everyday, especially in kids products like snacks, candy, and even medicine. These synthetic food dyes are made from petroleum and have been found to be carcinogenic, cause hypersensitivity reactions,...
Mar 10, 2021Because Health
Sometimes it can feel impossible trying to find snacks your kids will like that are still relatively healthy. There are so many different snack options out there and it’s hard to tell which snacks are free of refined sugars, dyes, and artificial flavorings....
