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reducing your food waste

food, sustainability

Food waste is a persistent problem; here are some tips for reducing it. A little planning goes a long way!

sustainable tourism & eco-friendly travel

lifestyle, sustainability

There are many ways to be sustainable even when you’re on vacation.

shopping at farmers markets

food

For a fun and more interactive shopping experience, try a farmer’s market. Everything is in season and you’ll be supporting local growers!

what does farm-to-table mean?

food

A lot of restaurants say that they are farm-to-table. What does it mean?

summertime skin care

beauty

Summer rolls around and it’s time to put away the long-sleeved shirts and sweaters. Your skin may need lighter treatment as well!

what can americans do about all our trash?

sustainability

Americans throw away millions of tons of trash each year. How to improve the situation?.

urban agriculture: taking farms into the city

hydroponics

Farming is cropping up everywhere — not just in the fields, but in the city. Urban agriculture can be found on rooftops, in vertical farms, and in hydroponic greenhouses.

how to create “indoor” nature

lifestyle, nature

Nature is good for our health, mind and body. Why not bring it indoors?

spotlight: publix’s hydroponic harvest to customers in minutes

food, hydroponics

You can buy lettuce from the farm right at Publix’s Greenwise Market. It sources from a hydroponic container farm several feet outside the door of the store!