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Tag: sustainable practices
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January 22, 2021
How & Why to Buy Local
The Buy Local movement encourages people to buy food, products, and services originating from the local community.Posted by Amy Schmidt -
January 20, 2021
3 Reasons To Source Local Supplies & Products
To consumers in many places, the label of local seems to be a more important consideration than the label of organic. Many consumers feel that local means fresher and healthier, and they are driven by the desire to support their local economies.Posted by Amy Schmidt -
January 14, 2021
Regenerative Agriculture 101: The Basics
Regenerative agriculture focuses on healthy soil, which is vital to growing healthy crops, maintaining healthy farms, and cultivating food in a way that isn’t just less harmful but actually benefits the environment.Posted by Natalia Tertusio -
January 12, 2021
Fair Trade Certification: Strengthening the Community
Fair trade certifications and practices change the way trade works through better prices, decent working conditions, and a fairer deal for farmers and workers in developing countries.Posted by Amy Schmidt -
January 7, 2021
Fast Fashion & the Consequences of Trendiness
What is fast fashion exactly? Cheap. Quick. Unhealthy for our bodies and for the planet. This business model cranks out mass produced, inexpensive, low-quality garments.Posted by Amy Schmidt -
December 25, 2020
Urban Agriculture: How to Build Healthier Communities
Our cities may not have vast expanses of land for big farms, but with urban gardening, it is still possible for city dwellers to get their hands dirty and cultivate a fresh tomato or two.Posted by Amy Schmidt -
December 18, 2020
DIY: Sprouting Grains at Home
By sprouting seeds, grains and nuts in your kitchen, you can fill your life with little sprouts that are cheap, tasty and textured, and easy to grow.Posted by Amy Schmidt -
December 14, 2020
3 T’s Behind a Product Certification: Trust, Transparency and Traceability
Consumers rely on the certification logo on the product packaging to “trust” that this product satisfies their values and expectations as a consumer. The reality, however, which may not be known by many consumers, is that there is a trade-off between cost and oversight.Posted by Keith Agoada -
December 7, 2020
2 Crucial Benefits of Eating Organic
In the United States, 68% of consumers perceive organic food to be safer than conventional food. Organic food is better for us less because of what it has, and more because of what it doesn’t have.Posted by Amy Schmidt